eatery

noun

eat·​ery ˈē-tə-rē 

plural eateries

: luncheonette, restaurant

Synonyms of eatery

• restaurant
• diner

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

Stop by eateries such as Sego Restaurant and Wild Thyme Bistro for seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, the perfect way to refuel after a day in the driver’s seat. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

An artistic blast from the past resurfaced Thursday in downtown San Jose at the fifth anniversary celebration for Guildhouse, the gaming lounge and eatery on South First Street. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

The ruling may also be choking local businesses that rely on Haitian customers, like Golden Blue Bar & Restaurant, a Haitian eatery on Flatbush Ave. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

July brought a wave of restaurant news to the Fort Worth area, from the reopening of a beloved 80-year-old Denton County landmark to the closure of eight local eateries. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above