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 Even Liz Taylor and Richard Burton stopped by (at one of Ciuffardi’s earlier eateries), wanting to take in the Sestri sunset away from their usual perch in Portofino. Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Over on the raw, elemental east coast (one of Traveler's Best Places to Go in 2026)—or, as locals would say, behind God's back—there's been a rise in down-to-earth wellness retreats and farm-to-table eateries. Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 Additionally, health inspectors cited four eateries for violations including moldy bell peppers and rodent droppings. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 In what can be a summer slum for some restaurants, Burger Week promotes extra traffic and service for our local eateries. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Madrid’s drier temperatures are better suited to indoor attractions during the day, followed by rooftop drinks and dining at trendy eateries by night. Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Medora Lee Shares of fast-food eateries like Chipotle and Taco Bell parent Yum! Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Take advantage of no-cost attractions like nightly summer entertainment at Elm Street Plaza, the Sunday farmers market, and Dells Scenic River Walk (all downtown), plus free live music at local eateries. Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 The metro is constantly debuting its fair share of coffee shops, bars and eateries. Jenna Thompson july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
  • The resort expertly blends immersive art installations, a decadent spa with a Turkish hammam and superb restaurants, including its signature overwater Japanese restaurant, Saoke.
    Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a source familiar with the investigation said Thursday.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Rather, the issue is South Korea’s nuanced food laws, which regulate which insects can go on diners’ plates.
    Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Three people were hurt when the ceiling collapsed on diners during the supper rush at a North Carolina steakhouse, according to investigators.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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