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

There’s also a range of dining options, from casual eateries like Grange Hall and pizzas at The Porch to Mexican cuisine at Cantina 21. — Megan Dubois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

With eateries in all the buzzy destinations, Le Bilboquet’s Palm Beach outpost is no exception. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Health inspectors cited the Elk Grove barbecue eatery after finding the kitchen hand sink without soap or paper towels. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The eatery has been serving the Sugar Creek area since 1985, manager Dino Beligrinis — whom his father, Bill, named the restaurant for — told CharlotteFive. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above