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
The service is launching near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill, Koji Japanese Steakhouse, and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant.
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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
Here’s a look at which eateries made the cut.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Throughout both sections, there are character encounters and eateries and plenty of spots to power up with your Power-Up Band.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
And several of these eateries have a happy hour menu.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
No Independence eateries met the threshold during this time frame.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Fouquet’s is a welcome new addition to the eateries, cafes, and luxe lofts that make up this tony slice of lower Manhattan.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The expansion marks Shuckin’ Shack’s first Charlotte outpost, a sprawling 2,718-square-foot restaurant set to join a mix of eateries and retailers at the busy shopping center.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Here’s a look at which eateries made the cut.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Throughout both sections, there are character encounters and eateries and plenty of spots to power up with your Power-Up Band.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
And several of these eateries have a happy hour menu.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
No Independence eateries met the threshold during this time frame.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Fouquet’s is a welcome new addition to the eateries, cafes, and luxe lofts that make up this tony slice of lower Manhattan.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The expansion marks Shuckin’ Shack’s first Charlotte outpost, a sprawling 2,718-square-foot restaurant set to join a mix of eateries and retailers at the busy shopping center.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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Tigani said he was inspired by New York City’s Eataly, a concept that includes an Italian food market, multiple restaurants and events.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Food and drink There are several on-site restaurants, including the casual open-air Beach Tree, the beachfront 'Ulu with an adjacent sushi lounge, NOIO, Miller & Lux, and Residents’ Beach House.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The dishes arrive simultaneously for all diners, creating an almost theatrical shared experience at bespoke hemlock-wood tables beneath floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the valley.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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