eateries

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 Pop-up eateries have become more common across the country since the pandemic, thanks to rising costs associated with opening and operating a restaurant. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 As a result, eateries have been battling for a smaller pool of customers and often leaning on discounts to win them over. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 Areas like California and the District of Columbia had several eateries on the list, but Anjin was Missouri’s only restaurant included. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Several Providence eateries are highlighted, including East Side Pockets for falafel and Nicks on Broadway for its award-winning biscuits. Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 There are two full-service eateries—a Mediterranean spot, Muze Lounge & Terrasse, and a French bistro, Commodore Restaurant—as well as an indoor pool and a dry sauna where guests can luxuriate. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 Unsurprisingly, the eateries that made the top five most-booked in Las Vegas are on the Strip. Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Hotels, eateries, shows and winnings come and go, but there are some institutions that stand strong. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026 Will the guide offer recommendations for eateries throughout the metro area, including smaller establishments or mom-and-pop shops in suburbs like Arvada, Aurora and Golden? Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
  • New parks, public spaces, museums, and cultural venues opened, along with stores and restaurants to rival those of any European capital.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Today, the hotel is managed by Sunday Hospitality, which also oversees a few New York City hotspot restaurants, like Rule of Thirds and Sunday in Brooklyn.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • How diners are faring Dozens of readers responded with their experiences.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And Sanders is credited as an altruistic, creative genius by diners, influencers and the media.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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