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

Red Ginger, an uber-popular pan-Asian eatery, lures guests with classics like a phenomenal spicy duck and watermelon salad and IG-worthy lobster pad Thai. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

And at dinnertime is when this Italian eatery really shows its true tricolores. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

Pop-up eateries have become more common across the country since the pandemic, thanks to rising costs associated with opening and operating a restaurant. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

As a result, eateries have been battling for a smaller pool of customers and often leaning on discounts to win them over. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above