eatery

noun

eat·​ery ˈē-tə-rē 

plural eateries

: luncheonette, restaurant

Synonyms of eatery

• restaurant
• diner

Examples of eatery in a Sentence

we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the years, this local eatery has provided community support by giving food to the homeless and offering books for children. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The Yard, a bohemian collection of eateries and small businesses nestled away in an oh-is-that-still-there enclave in Wilton Manors, is slated for demolition. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

The restaurant industry resume of Eric Jones is long and varied, as is the case for the many who staff Kansas City’s eateries and bars. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

The eatery also serves non-teriyaki marinated dishes, including a popcorn chicken plate and spicy pork bulgogi plate. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above