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
New York, as might be expected, has led the industry, although the irony is that the number of restaurants extant in New York has been more or less the same for most of the 21stcentury––about 28,000 eateries, including traditional restaurants, cafés, food trucks and bars that serve food.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Rada in Charlotte earned a spot on the newspaper’s 2025 Restaurant List , appearing alongside dozens of other must-try eateries across the country.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Here’s a look at which eateries made the cut.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Many wineries and local eateries offer bike racks or valet parking.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
The historic buildings are a step back in time but the boutiques, bars, and eateries are deliciously fresh and up to date.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Based on a stranger-than-fiction story, the drama stars Channing Tatum as a former Army Ranger who robs McDonald's eateries by entering through their roofs.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Rada in Charlotte earned a spot on the newspaper’s 2025 Restaurant List , appearing alongside dozens of other must-try eateries across the country.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Here’s a look at which eateries made the cut.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Many wineries and local eateries offer bike racks or valet parking.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
The historic buildings are a step back in time but the boutiques, bars, and eateries are deliciously fresh and up to date.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Based on a stranger-than-fiction story, the drama stars Channing Tatum as a former Army Ranger who robs McDonald's eateries by entering through their roofs.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
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Zarutska was stabbed in Charlotte’s South End, a neighborhood transformed into an area of high-end apartments, restaurants, shops and breweries — fueled by the 2007 debut of the light rail system.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ Maricopa County health inspectors recently visited more than 1,430 restaurants across the Valley.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Addresses that shuttered last year are already occupied with new tenants, the turnkey transition opening new doors for diners.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Once again, rumore rules over all, to the amusement of the diners.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Small, but mighty, there are plenty of amazing places to stay on the island like the all-inclusive Resorts World Bimini, a 750-acre beachfront resort featuring 305 rooms, two pools, 10 restaurants, cafes, and bars, and a 10,000-square-foot casino.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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The program launch was accompanied by the opening of new cafes and dining halls at West Valley and Mission colleges.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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