Definition of eaterynext
as in restaurant
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 eatery Hence on March 14, many bakeries and eateries in and around Milwaukee are offering pie sales and diverse pie selections. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026 Local eateries like Lemon Tina, Melt Ice Creams and Beyond the Box Catering will be on-site for the event. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026 The eatery had been a downtown staple for 20 years. Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026 So far, the beer is in about 200 businesses across the state, mostly liquor stores like Bonnie Brae and Argonaut, but also eateries such as Oskar Blues. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eatery
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Noun
  • The main restaurant unfolds across a wraparound deck overlooking an area for fireside dinners and performances by traditional Venda dancers and drummers, but there are plenty of opportunities to dine in the bush.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Whether penny tile is installed in a bathroom, a restaurant bar area, or a mudroom, it's known for its durability and timeless style.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And the standout Turkish eggs—poached eggs, labne, and a mountain of fresh herbs atop a pillowy flatbread—debuted as a chef's special but was made a permanent fixture thanks to diner demand.
    Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Creative diners can also make up their own bowls.
    Connie Ogle March 4, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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