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
These eight eateries will be a second home for Sacramento soccer heads throughout FIFA World Cup 2026’s run from this Thursday through July 19.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
HughE Dillon The 10th Street Market inside the casino features local staples and celebrity-chef eateries.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
James Culhane, another Long Island rider, noted parts of the station received a significant face-lift in recent years that brought in new eateries, more natural light and other improvements.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Dining options are plentiful, too, with many waterfront restaurants and eateries for all the blueberry desserts and seafood your heart desires.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Owner Fatih Ulas runs several other restaurants in the East Bay, including the Sultan’s Kebab and Elia eateries.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 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, 1 June 2026
Jason Chin, co-owner of Good Salt Restaurant Group, was thrilled to see two of his eateries, Osteria Ester and Sparrow, join the Michelin ranks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 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
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
HughE Dillon The 10th Street Market inside the casino features local staples and celebrity-chef eateries.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
James Culhane, another Long Island rider, noted parts of the station received a significant face-lift in recent years that brought in new eateries, more natural light and other improvements.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Dining options are plentiful, too, with many waterfront restaurants and eateries for all the blueberry desserts and seafood your heart desires.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Owner Fatih Ulas runs several other restaurants in the East Bay, including the Sultan’s Kebab and Elia eateries.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 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, 1 June 2026
Jason Chin, co-owner of Good Salt Restaurant Group, was thrilled to see two of his eateries, Osteria Ester and Sparrow, join the Michelin ranks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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Families can explore Miami’s public beaches, zoo, and children’s museum, or visit Little Havana and the Art Deco district before dining at the hotel’s family-friendly restaurants.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The inn serves as more of a comfortable home base in between outings—the lobby is a comfortable spot to chat or read a book, and the on-site restaurants offer convenience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The square is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance, which gives diners a sense of the history behind every meal.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The space seats 85 diners inside and almost 40 outside and still includes a communal table.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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