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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Pizza fans will love the outpost of Neapolitan stalwart Gino Sorbillo, while Mexican eatery Temaki does poke bowls and tacos. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026 Pinky’s Westside Grill, the popular Charlotte eatery that has twice earned Guy Fieri’s stamp of approval, is looking to make Plaza Midwood its new home. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026 In 2024, nearby local eatery Park Burger closed. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026 One of the first officers to show up at the eatery was met at the door by a man who asked what was up. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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