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

Even Liz Taylor and Richard Burton stopped by (at one of Ciuffardi’s earlier eateries), wanting to take in the Sestri sunset away from their usual perch in Portofino. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Over on the raw, elemental east coast (one of Traveler's Best Places to Go in 2026)—or, as locals would say, behind God's back—there's been a rise in down-to-earth wellness retreats and farm-to-table eateries. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

The nearest eatery is Adriana’s in Franktown, a Mexican food joint known for its tamales and margaritas and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

The eatery reinspected on Wednesday, July 15 and passed with a green placard. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above