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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Sweetgreen joins recent openings of other nearby national fast-casual eateries including Cava and Toastique. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025 The eatery has also supported fundraisers for community organizations, served food at pride and Earth Day festivals, and handed out resource cards for immigrants’ constitutional rights. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Dec. 2025 For those venturing beyond the park, a handful of nearby eateries are worth the detour to get a taste of the Lower Keys. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025 Its floors are mazes of narrow corridors packed with African clothing stalls, salons, barbers, jewelry stores and halal eateries. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 6 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 12 Dec. 2025.

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