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 Additionally, health inspectors cited three eateries for violations including flies, lack of food safety knowledge and improper handwashing. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 America's 250th anniversary on July 4th is sparking a nationwide culinary celebration, with eateries unveiling special, patriotic menu items. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Afterward, explore Avalon’s quaint, walkable streets lined with boutiques, souvenir shops, and cozy eateries. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Don’t forget to indulge in lobster at one of the many eateries in town, such as Fish House Grill. Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 June 2026 Having clarity around service charges is the only way eateries can survive, said restaurateur Eddie Pozzuoli, who runs Eddie & Vinny’s in Coral Springs — because the only alternative to removing fees is hiking prices. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 The idea that all the employees would gear up for a really, really busy night, only to be hit with no-shows and cancellations due to inclement weather, is probably something that happens in actual eateries all the time. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The bar and grill has multiple locations on the Kansas side of the state line — Lenexa, Overland Park, Shawnee and Kansas City, Kansas — and several eateries in Nebraska. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 With a culinary landscape as diverse and vibrant as its population, these 17 iconic eateries serve as living landmarks of culture, history, and cuisine. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
  • Fliers began to appear outside Vietnamese restaurants and shops in the San Fernando Valley, Ma said.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The incidents, which primarily involved restaurants and cafes, happened between early 2025 and June 2026, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Ibiza’s Sublimotion has similar haute ambitions, pairing 12 diners together in a room that will come alive with otherworldly projections and performers.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • One of Mohonk’s central gathering points is its main dining room, where diners can enjoy an incomparable view of the local mountain range and service that is attentive and familiar.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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