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
From quaint historic districts filled with shops and eateries—all of which are locally owned—to pristine stretches of sand ripe for taking a sunset walk, there’s something new to discover in every corner.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
There will be artwork, and a lineup of local eateries.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Convenience stores and eateries across Japan felt the immediate impact of a cybersecurity attack that ruptured operations for popular beer brand Asahi this week.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Caribou Coffee may soon join the growing herd of businesses, particularly eateries, in and around Olympia Fields in Oconomowoc.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Developer Patrick Madden, previously told the Courier Journal that the nearly 90-acre development would also include residential units, shopping, and eateries.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Two Dallas restaurants were cited by health inspectors for storing food at unsafe temperatures, and roaches were found at other eateries, the city’s recent inspection records show.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
The free event brought together Philly’s top local eateries, spirited Eagles fans, and electrifying performances that had the crowd on their feet.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
During that same time, five Kansas City eateries had their food licenses suspended.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
There will be artwork, and a lineup of local eateries.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Convenience stores and eateries across Japan felt the immediate impact of a cybersecurity attack that ruptured operations for popular beer brand Asahi this week.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Caribou Coffee may soon join the growing herd of businesses, particularly eateries, in and around Olympia Fields in Oconomowoc.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Developer Patrick Madden, previously told the Courier Journal that the nearly 90-acre development would also include residential units, shopping, and eateries.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Two Dallas restaurants were cited by health inspectors for storing food at unsafe temperatures, and roaches were found at other eateries, the city’s recent inspection records show.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
The free event brought together Philly’s top local eateries, spirited Eagles fans, and electrifying performances that had the crowd on their feet.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
During that same time, five Kansas City eateries had their food licenses suspended.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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Stadium management specialist Legends — in which Sixth Street are majority shareholders — also partnered with Madrid to run the club’s retail operations and all the Bernabeu’s restaurants and bars.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Good flavor knows no boundaries, and Charlotte’s restaurants featuring authentic Hispanic and Latin American cuisine will make your mouth water.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This multiple-course educational dinner teaches diners about the local shellfish species and recreational and commercial lobster fishing.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Porta Blu, the restaurant at the Hotel Nia in Menlo Park, will take diners on a culinary trip to Sicily for its last Passport Dinner of 2025.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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After World War II, it was patented by his son as the Bialetti Moka Express, bringing espresso out of cafes and into Italian homes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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The park is surrounded by trees, bakeries, cafes, and more.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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