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 For families With an abundance of outdoor and cultural activities available here—in addition to several on-site eateries, horse stables, and a golf course—families have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Each member of the trio is somewhat hidden, tucked behind a secret door or accessible by a discreet elevator, but still in a mix with other eateries. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 The area borders Toronto’s busy Chinatown, where Asian eateries abut hipster bars and boutiques. — Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Nearby Toranomon Hills adds plenty of upscale shopping to the itinerary, along with local eateries like apothéose and Frey’s Pizza. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 Consumers have been dining out less frequently to save money, which has intensified competition between eateries. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 Additionally, eight eateries received citations for health food violations including brown and pink residue, several dead flies on the floor and grease build up was found on filters above the cook line. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Welcome to this week’s Sick and Shut Down List, with eateries from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach, from the inner city to the mall food court to a country club. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 Pop-up eateries have become more common across the country since the pandemic, thanks to rising costs associated with opening and operating a restaurant. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
  • In addition to the restaurants above, special dining experiences are hosted on property several nights a week in the Resol Garden, an outdoor space beside the main restaurant Itzam with an open woodfire grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • When hunger strikes, there are a handful of restaurants to choose from.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This is even more true at Rumari Counter, a new experience with comfy stools for up to 10 diners per night who get the pleasure of eating a prix-fixe meal that will never be prepared again (the counter menu changes nightly).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His growing business has drawn diners such as TV producer Phil Rosenthal and celebrity chef Roy Choi.
    — Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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