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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The Chicken Tikka Mac-N-Cheese merges the smoky richness of Queso Mac from eatery Smokin Chikin with the bold, aromatic spices of Saffron Kitchen’s Chicken Tikka Masala. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 While Michelin added 13 new restaurants across the Golden State to its guide — including three Sacramento eateries — in May 2025, nine other restaurants were included in this year’s Michelin Guide for superb food and drinks. Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025 The fast-food eatery at 1750 Wewatta St., backed by local restaurateur Troy Guard and former Colorado Avalanche player Peter Forsberg, has permanently closed. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 4 July 2025 New Tempe eateries ranged from an upbeat Indian restaurant on Mill Avenue to a fancy Italian restaurant in south Tempe. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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