eateries

Definition of eateriesnext
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 In part inspired by his kids’ and their friends’ love of dining out, Squeri oversaw the purchase of Resy, a reservation platform for 25,000 eateries that sets aside tables and includes credits for Platinum and Gold Card customers. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026 What are the best local eateries, cafes or outdoor spaces to spend time with your mother? Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026 Chicagoans first fell in love with the Italian comfort food in small late-night eateries that flourished thanks to the long hours, outgoing personalities and deft dough-throwing hands of their mom-and-pop owners. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Local eateries and shops can draw large crowds. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 May 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 May 2026 You’re also situated just a 25-minute drive outside Quebec City, so lively nightlife, lots of eateries, and shopping are just a stone’s throw away. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026 One of the most popular eateries is Din Tai Fung, known for its handmade xiao long bao (soup dumplings)—the warm, gooey chocolate and mochi versions are a must. Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
  • Food and drink The main three restaurants look set to be destination eating spots.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • This is one of the longest-standing Filipino restaurants in Little Manila, opened in 1992 by Renee and Ernesto Dizon, who wanted to serve the neighborhood’s growing population of immigrant nurses.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • On Saturdays, when the farmers market is in full swing just across the street, diners sink into velvet cushions amid planters filled with marigolds and butterflies.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • For diners who transition to the new spot, there will be benefits.
    Michael Deeds Updated May 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026

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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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