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 All-in voyage pricing includes Wi-Fi, dining at more than 20 eateries, genuinely fun entertainment, fitness classes, and nonalcoholic drinks. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 Local eateries such as Bawk by Urban Roots, Magpie and OneSpeed Pizza have moved into spaces — some vacant and others previously occupied by other businesses — over the past year. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The 225-seater on the corner of Southeast Ninth Avenue comes from Petrillo’s group, The Restaurant People, whose portfolio includes 11 Fort Lauderdale eateries (YOLO, S3, Nubé, Boatyard). — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Two new eateries are opening at a Connecticut shopping center, focusing on bread and Italian food. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 Two eateries were offering grab-and-go options, and airport spokesperson Mike Christensen said more options would arrive later in the day and week. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Returning favorite eateries and venues include the Haunted Mansion Parlor bar, the fine dining restaurants Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement and The Rose lounge. — ABC News, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
  • The hotel anchors Riverfront Village—a neat cluster of condos, restaurants, and the Riverfront Express Gondola.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Together, these locations demonstrate how Black art is being presented in settings ranging from restaurants and breweries to performance venues and community cultural institutions.
    — J.M. Banks November 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • But the Greksas and Church have their sights set even higher, hoping to attract diners from across Colorado and beyond.
    — Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Both make good arguments, although frankly, Miss Manners would not have thought that other diners much noticed or cared.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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