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 Taiwanese eatery currently has locations in Downtown Disney and at South Coast Plaza. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026 On an island renowned for its lobster, The Lobster Trap is an oceanfront eatery that serves the dish so well, in-the-know boaters sail all the way from Virgin Gorda just to savor it. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026 One of her first managerial jobs was at the eatery West Coast Tavern in North Park as the general manager. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 While Chick-fil-A’s growth is slowing, its sales are still rising even as the broader restaurant industry struggles with more budget-conscious consumers who are eating out less often and spending less, leading to shrinking traffic to eateries. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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