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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Another destination for the small groups of cardinals is the Borgo neighborhood, a warren of medieval alleys filled with classic Italian eateries that lies in the shadow of Hadrian’s Mausoleum. Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025 In the heart of the city’s exclusive Gangnam neighborhood, this hotel is a short distance from upscale eateries, exquisite boutique shopping and tourist attractions. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Looking up an eatery ahead of time can provide a lot of context around variables like the formality level, style, and cuisine. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025 Falzon, transporting the taste and tones of South Australia’s Barossa Valley to Malibu, will showcase the ethos of her new eatery, staġuni, which incorporates her Maltese heritage. Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 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 May. 2025.

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