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
Half of the locations will be closed permanently, while the other 14 will be converted into other Darden Restaurants eateries.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Devote a day to therapies like acupuncture, reflexology, and somatic healing at Four Moons Spa and work up an appetite for a meal at one of Fox Point Farms’ hyperlocal eateries, such as Harvest Market or Haven Farm to Table.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The marina and downtown area invite families and couples to discover fun shops and eateries, making your trip feel full of new experiences.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Ducote-Comeaux drives a converted school bus between neighborhood eateries while narrating with the zeal of a revival preacher.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The event will feature live music and performances from Bay Area artists P-Lo and Jwalt as well as food and beverages from Oakland and East Bay eateries, family-friendly activities and interactive experiences.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look at nearby eateries to try around Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, according to our reporters.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the years, a hibachi restaurant and family-run Mexican eateries have joined the fast-food staples and diners.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Three eateries in Pittsburgh were included on OpenTable's list of the most romantic restaurants in the country for 2026.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Devote a day to therapies like acupuncture, reflexology, and somatic healing at Four Moons Spa and work up an appetite for a meal at one of Fox Point Farms’ hyperlocal eateries, such as Harvest Market or Haven Farm to Table.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The marina and downtown area invite families and couples to discover fun shops and eateries, making your trip feel full of new experiences.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Ducote-Comeaux drives a converted school bus between neighborhood eateries while narrating with the zeal of a revival preacher.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The event will feature live music and performances from Bay Area artists P-Lo and Jwalt as well as food and beverages from Oakland and East Bay eateries, family-friendly activities and interactive experiences.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look at nearby eateries to try around Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, according to our reporters.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the years, a hibachi restaurant and family-run Mexican eateries have joined the fast-food staples and diners.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Three eateries in Pittsburgh were included on OpenTable's list of the most romantic restaurants in the country for 2026.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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There are 617 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mesa's downtown has so much to explore, with unique art and local shops, to fun restaurants and bars.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Jinya Ramen Bar Ladle of Love special Jinya Ramen Bar diners can get two bowls of ramen for $28 every Tuesday throughout February.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for restaurants to draw in new diners and serve their best dishes to more people.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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