as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
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Recent Examples of eatery
The toppings might be either under or over the sauce, depending on the eatery's style.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The fine-dining restaurant, one of five Michelin-level onboard eateries overseen by executive chef Yannick Alléno of Ledoyen in Paris and 1947 Cheval Blanc in Courchevel, is a case in point.
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Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
His father, Nick Pashalis, is one of the owners of the high-end Greek eatery Avra and also founded the more casual Anassa Taverna, which has four locations around town.
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Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But by the standards and expectations of five-star eateries, close enough.
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Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The fine-dining restaurant, one of five Michelin-level onboard eateries overseen by executive chef Yannick Alléno of Ledoyen in Paris and 1947 Cheval Blanc in Courchevel, is a case in point.
—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
His father, Nick Pashalis, is one of the owners of the high-end Greek eatery Avra and also founded the more casual Anassa Taverna, which has four locations around town.
—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But by the standards and expectations of five-star eateries, close enough.
—
Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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The restaurant chain gets top marks for such fields as short-order cook and cafeteria attendant.
Noun
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Our thriving food capital draws diners out with sunlit farmers markets, midnight taco stands, multigenerational kebab shops and serene sushi dens.
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The original restaurant had become a favorite among Sacramento diners for its meatless comfort food, and even earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2019.
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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