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
Shopping, dining, and entertainment are on tap at the village-like Shops at Kukuiʻula, where residents will find boutiques with upscale global brands as well as island designers, fine dining restaurants and casual eateries, weekly farmers markets, and occasional live music.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
In South Africa the Singita Lowveld Trust and AndBeyond’s Wild Impact teamed up to launch the Hustle Economy, a program that identifies and mentors community members with micro-enterprises such as spaza shops, hair-care services, jewelry retail, and informal eateries.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
These three Sacramento eateries go above and beyond adding a salad section to their menus.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Four eateries in Ohio were included on OpenTable's list of the 100 best brunch spots in America for 2026.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Walk along the sandy main street, Flagler Avenue, for casual eateries, fun shops, and unobstructed beach access.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Despite the barrage of new eateries springing up around them offering customers seemingly endless takeout options for lunch and dinner, the family behind Italian Express saw no reason to change what’s worked for the past four decades.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Crossing Latah to the popular eateries can also be unsafe, with drivers often failing to yield to pedestrians and driving faster than posted, Erstad said.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
But last year’s pullback in consumer spending saw fast-food eateries hit hard.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
In South Africa the Singita Lowveld Trust and AndBeyond’s Wild Impact teamed up to launch the Hustle Economy, a program that identifies and mentors community members with micro-enterprises such as spaza shops, hair-care services, jewelry retail, and informal eateries.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
These three Sacramento eateries go above and beyond adding a salad section to their menus.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Four eateries in Ohio were included on OpenTable's list of the 100 best brunch spots in America for 2026.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Walk along the sandy main street, Flagler Avenue, for casual eateries, fun shops, and unobstructed beach access.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Despite the barrage of new eateries springing up around them offering customers seemingly endless takeout options for lunch and dinner, the family behind Italian Express saw no reason to change what’s worked for the past four decades.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Crossing Latah to the popular eateries can also be unsafe, with drivers often failing to yield to pedestrians and driving faster than posted, Erstad said.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
But last year’s pullback in consumer spending saw fast-food eateries hit hard.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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There are build-your-own-bowl restaurants that encourage customers to make mountains out of carne asada and shredded cheese.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The whirl of celebrity about Rosenthal and Silverton courts outsize opinions, and Americana diners are not about opinionating.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Few recent openings capture the dining mood of Buenos Aires quite like Caprichito, which began welcoming diners in October 2025.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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