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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
Venture just minutes away from Main Street to the Depot District for some of the town's best eateries (such as the Thorny Oyster), boutiques, and the local Bay St. Louis Little Theatre.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
In the last six months, at least a dozen or so new restaurants have opened, including Tyler Lepley’s eatery, Lepley’s Kitchen and Lounge.
—Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
Casa Colina, the property's signature eatery, offers indoor and outdoor seating with sweeping views of the Rockies and midcentury modern decor.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
While the latter is revered for his New York eateries that blend good taste with equally tasty cuisine, his home is less designed.
—Joshua Glass, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
In car-loving California, a popular sit-down restaurant has joined the ranks of drive-through eateries.
—Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
Like most eateries these days, off-premises plays a major role.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
As the ladies left, fans gathered in front of the eatery for a chance to see the stars.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
Comedy videos about customer service and asinine Atlanta eatery rules were already popular on TikTok but have seen major pickup since Lee’s viral videos.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2023
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
In the last six months, at least a dozen or so new restaurants have opened, including Tyler Lepley’s eatery, Lepley’s Kitchen and Lounge.
—Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
Casa Colina, the property's signature eatery, offers indoor and outdoor seating with sweeping views of the Rockies and midcentury modern decor.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
While the latter is revered for his New York eateries that blend good taste with equally tasty cuisine, his home is less designed.
—Joshua Glass, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
In car-loving California, a popular sit-down restaurant has joined the ranks of drive-through eateries.
—Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
Like most eateries these days, off-premises plays a major role.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
As the ladies left, fans gathered in front of the eatery for a chance to see the stars.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
Comedy videos about customer service and asinine Atlanta eatery rules were already popular on TikTok but have seen major pickup since Lee’s viral videos.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1901, in the meaning defined above
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eatery. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
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