eatery

noun

eat·​ery ˈē-tə-rē How to pronounce eatery (audio)
plural eateries
Synonyms of eaterynext

Examples of eatery in a Sentence

we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
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The eatery is consistently buzzing with energy, making for a fabulously fun atmosphere that bleeds into the rest of the hotel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026 The Jamaican cuisine fast-casual eatery, which has been around for about 37 years, might not be gone for good. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Your favorite eatery that opened in 2025. Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 Residents have been coordinating daily petition drives for almost a month, gathering outside eateries, libraries, government buildings and other hotspots around Independence. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eatery

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eatery was in 1901

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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eatery. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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