Definition of eatery
plural eateries
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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 of eatery from the Web
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The eateries serve his classic farm-to-table style cooking, and take-out counter Louis offers a particular emphasis on healthy fare: a salad bar, poke bowls, and chia bowls in the morning.
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The actress drove herself to our lunch at a trendy Los Angeles eatery.
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The eatery features a drive-through lane and outdoor patio dining area.
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An all-star lineup of independent Louisville eateries will join forces for the third annual Taste of Independents benefiting Apron Inc. at The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave.
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A cube of polished wood with Miesian girders, the Broad Museum-adjacent eatery takes full advantage of its 20-foot ceilings and loft-like space.
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For years, Lester's along Canal Road in Orange Beach was one of the most popular eateries on the island, especially with locals.
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Meanwhile, in Dusseldorf, Peter Zodrow runs a vegan eatery that has seen its business boom.
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But these crunchy-good, breaded orbs are obviously of the pork variety (not made with chicken, like at Basque eateries in the Valley), with a molten béchamel filling pocked with noticeable chunks of smoky ham.
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First Known Use of eatery
1901
eatery Synonyms
Synonyms
beanery, café (also cafe), caff [British], diner, restaurant, grillRelated Words
cafeteria, lunch counter, luncheonette, lunchroom, snack bar; greasy spoon, hash house; chophouse, steak house; pizzeria; coffeehouse, coffee shop, estaminet, teahouse, tearoom, tea shop [chiefly British]; bar, barroom, inn, tavernEATERY Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of eatery for English Language Learners
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: a usually small and informal restaurant
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