as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
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Recent Examples of eateries
Most eateries have expanded outdoor seating.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite the barrage of new eateries springing up around them offering customers seemingly endless takeout options for lunch and dinner, the family behind Italian Express saw no reason to change what’s worked for the past four decades.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The couple, who opened one of Silicon Valley’s first full-service Middle Eastern restaurants a quarter-century ago and now operate five fast-casual eateries called Dish n Dash, will mark the anniversary by expanding to the Tri-Valley area for the first time.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Rumors swirled that production of the show would leave iconic Venice Beach — known for its creative shops and eateries, flex-happy Muscle Beach, its familiar boardwalk and its canals based on its namesake, Venice, Italy.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
The intersection, where vehicles were performing doughnuts and other stunts, is surrounded by eateries and small businesses.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Missoula, meanwhile, is Montana's undisputed gastronomic hub, with dozens of eateries, craft breweries, and distilleries lining the banks of the Clark Fork River.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The service is launching near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill, Koji Japanese Steakhouse, and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But several workers said Wednesday that their working conditions shouldn’t be leveraged to improve business at downtown eateries or increase Sacramento’s parking revenue.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite the barrage of new eateries springing up around them offering customers seemingly endless takeout options for lunch and dinner, the family behind Italian Express saw no reason to change what’s worked for the past four decades.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The couple, who opened one of Silicon Valley’s first full-service Middle Eastern restaurants a quarter-century ago and now operate five fast-casual eateries called Dish n Dash, will mark the anniversary by expanding to the Tri-Valley area for the first time.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Rumors swirled that production of the show would leave iconic Venice Beach — known for its creative shops and eateries, flex-happy Muscle Beach, its familiar boardwalk and its canals based on its namesake, Venice, Italy.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
The intersection, where vehicles were performing doughnuts and other stunts, is surrounded by eateries and small businesses.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Missoula, meanwhile, is Montana's undisputed gastronomic hub, with dozens of eateries, craft breweries, and distilleries lining the banks of the Clark Fork River.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The service is launching near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill, Koji Japanese Steakhouse, and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But several workers said Wednesday that their working conditions shouldn’t be leveraged to improve business at downtown eateries or increase Sacramento’s parking revenue.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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One of the few clubs with comparable fees, the Yellowstone Club in Montana, offers access to multiple resorts, 50 ski trails and more than a dozen restaurants across a members-only area the size of Manhattan.—
Bernard Condon,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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At least 70 restaurants are offering dinners at the $45 price point or less, according to Amy Cleary of the restaurant association.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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The brunch scene is buzzing, with diners tucking into dishes of lamb and crispy rice bowls with poached egg and labneh, or the Muhammara shakshouka.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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