Definition of eaterynext
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 About 250 conferencegoers gathered at the two eateries at midday Monday to watch a livestream of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote speech, which took place at a packed house at SAP Center. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026 Frank went on to open his refined Italian eatery, Bottega, and his bustling French brasserie, Chez Fonfon. Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 In several videos posted online, the actor is seen posing for photos at the popular fast-food eatery with his gold statue still in hand. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026 Many of its quick service and full service eateries were swapped out, with more than a dozen local Sacramento businesses opening in the capital city’s airport. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eatery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
  • Prizes include silk scarves from Marigold Row, a travel grooming kit from Briggs & Riley, a $150 gift certificate for Wilby Optical by Alexander Daas, plus gift cards for the restaurants in the promotion.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to my beloved daylight saving time and the impending arrival of spring, March winds blow in a stellar haul of good reads — including a revenge thriller, a novel set at Woodstock, a family drama, two supernatural tales and a restaurant’s origin story.
    Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Before diners are even seated, a quirky focal point is bound to elicit oohs and aahs, and many, many wandering eyes trying to decipher the meaning.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Morgan, in part, is helping bridge the gap between the Tustin loyalists and a new generation of diners.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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