eateries

plural of eatery
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 Whether or not both eateries will reopen at a later date remains up in the air. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 July 2026 Additionally, health inspectors cited four other eateries for violations including a lack of toilet paper in the women’s restroom and one location that lacked an employee who had passed a food safety certification test. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Officials say traceback and outbreak data have linked the largest outbreak to lettuce supplied to the affected Taco Bell eateries to a Taylor Farms’ facility, Taylor Farms de Mexico, located in central Mexico. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 One Dubai restaurant group told the BBC revenues have fallen more than 50% and some eateries that depend heavily on tourists have seen declines of 70% to 80%. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Enjoy dinner with ocean breezes and sunset views at one of the Marina’s many waterfront eateries, which range from fine dining restaurants to casual cafés. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Over on the raw, elemental east coast (one of Traveler's Best Places to Go in 2026)—or, as locals would say, behind God's back—there's been a rise in down-to-earth wellness retreats and farm-to-table eateries. Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 In what can be a summer slum for some restaurants, Burger Week promotes extra traffic and service for our local eateries. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Medora Lee Shares of fast-food eateries like Chipotle and Taco Bell parent Yum! Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
  • Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s arrival helps, but there are still no Hawaiian barbecue restaurants to make Atlanta feel more like home.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • Cities breathe a little easier, celebrated museums and archaeological sites can be explored without long lines, local restaurants return to serving their own communities, and the pace becomes noticeably more relaxed.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
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  • Rather, the issue is South Korea’s nuanced food laws, which regulate which insects can go on diners’ plates.
    Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Three people were hurt when the ceiling collapsed on diners during the supper rush at a North Carolina steakhouse, according to investigators.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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