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 was casual enough to make the parents of a toddler (and the toddler herself) feel comfortable, while the cuisine was still refined. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025 Named for a relatively obscure Champagne grape, the eatery’s flagship starter, Arbanothèque, pays tribute to the seven grapes permitted in the region’s signature bubbly. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025 In addition to local eateries, some chain restaurants will also be open on Christmas, like Denny’s, Waffle House and Red Lobster. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025 The eatery quickly became a staple in the community, where neighbors celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and date nights. Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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