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

Throw in some legendary eateries, and AFMers are perfectly positioned to dine where Hollywood dealmakers, agency foot soldiers and bold names eat out. — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Former Orlando Sentinel food critic Scott Joseph, who joined the staff in 1988, remembers how that hard work materialized as a mix of working-class eateries and high-end elegance. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

No more than 15 minutes away in a taxi, the island’s main creative hub is home to La Seu Cathedral, buzzy street markets, bohemian boutiques, and easy tapas eateries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

In recent years Caviar Kaspia has ramped up its international profile, opening permanent eateries in such cities as New York, São Paulo, Dubai, Istanbul and Bodrum, Turkey. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above