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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Silver Nova moves away from Silversea’s Italian heritage, embracing a modern sophisticated décor, with blingier bars and eateries, such as tray ceilings that light up in various hues at night. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Despite the barrage of new eateries springing up around them offering customers seemingly endless takeout options for lunch and dinner, the family behind Italian Express saw no reason to change what’s worked for the past four decades. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 The fast-casual eatery is slated to open this summer, according to social media posts, though an official launch date hasn’t been announced. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 The couple, who opened one of Silicon Valley’s first full-service Middle Eastern restaurants a quarter-century ago and now operate five fast-casual eateries called Dish n Dash, will mark the anniversary by expanding to the Tri-Valley area for the first time. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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