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 service is launching near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill, Koji Japanese Steakhouse, and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 But several workers said Wednesday that their working conditions shouldn’t be leveraged to improve business at downtown eateries or increase Sacramento’s parking revenue. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Here’s a look at which eateries made the cut. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 Visitors can also take an in-depth winery tour and grab lunch at their eatery that overlooks the vines. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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