eatery

noun

eat·​ery ˈē-tə-rē How to pronounce eatery (audio)
plural eateries

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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Relax by the pool or firepits, rent a kayak and grab brunch at its onsite eatery, Pique Nique. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 Seven Nashville eateries received the Bib Gourmand distinction for offering great food at a great value. Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025 The Guide, which also includes Recommended eateries in addition to Stars and Bib Gourmands, totals 228 restaurants spanning 44 cuisine types. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025 Kenan Thompson appeared as the eatery's chef. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 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 7 Nov. 2025.

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