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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What was formerly a neighborhood fishmonger just off Rue Saint-Honoré has turned into achingly chic sushi and wine specialist Bar Omi, by the team behind Japanese eateries Ojii and Onii-san. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 Duggan and his co-owner, sister Elena Duggan, spent the past several years converting that former eatery into a stylish 9,000-square-foot space fronted by the iconic yellow-gold Original Joe’s sign. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025 Peruse the eclectic shops and galleries of downtown Sandpoint, and be sure to check out the family-friendly mix of vendors, eateries, and creative play zones at the Cedar Street Bridge. Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025 Specifically, the window between the kitchen and the front counter, which allows Bob to interact with Linda, his kids and his customers, is a major feature in the real-life eatery as well. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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