eateries

Definition of eateriesnext
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 Oakland’s Restaurant Week is returning March 12-22, with more than a hundred eateries offering meal deals and special menus. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Downtown Tulum Just a 15-minute drive from the beach, downtown Tulum still feels relatively small and is dotted with spaces that may be perfect for longer-term stays, like coworking hubs, grocery stores, Airbnbs, and more affordable eateries. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 San Pedro Square Market offers a different experience altogether, featuring multiple eateries, open-air seating, and a track record of hosting big game watch parties. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Albee Square is in the middle of Fulton Mall, a lively shopping center including a Target, Primark, Trader Joe’s, and a cinema along with numerous eateries and outdoor seating. Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026 Fortunately, there is a veritable treasure trove of lore surrounding Indianapolis' longest-running eateries available to anyone with an access to newspaper archives. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026 Four other eateries scored below 75. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026 While high-end eateries are great for a splurge during the annual ode to the restaurant scene, the real banger is hitting the $15 lunch floor. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026 So far, the beer is in about 200 businesses across the state, mostly liquor stores like Bonnie Brae and Argonaut, but also eateries such as Oskar Blues. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
  • There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
    Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
  • With the opening of Goodland Parkway, Provident’s focus is shifting to also adding shopping centers, restaurants and event venues to drive regional traffic, Yowell said.
    Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The 12-seat counter is designed to allow diners to immerse themselves in the preparation of the dishes and learn about the ingredients selected for the day.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
  • From the host stand, where there’s also a complimentary coat-check, diners can survey the bar and open kitchen.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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