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
The eatery, known for its Baja-style burritos, bowls and tacos, is seeking to build a new outpost — its first in the Charlotte area.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Footage shared by Sky News showed the animal crawling up onto the eatery's counter.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Situated between El Segundo and Hermosa Beach and home to about 35,500 residents, Manhattan Beach boasts such sites as its century-old pier, walking and biking path called the Strand, Sand Dune Park and a walkable downtown featuring boutiques and eateries.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Rifkin said that the eatery will temporarily close at the beginning of May to make way for her store, which is slated to open June 1.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Footage shared by Sky News showed the animal crawling up onto the eatery's counter.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Situated between El Segundo and Hermosa Beach and home to about 35,500 residents, Manhattan Beach boasts such sites as its century-old pier, walking and biking path called the Strand, Sand Dune Park and a walkable downtown featuring boutiques and eateries.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Rifkin said that the eatery will temporarily close at the beginning of May to make way for her store, which is slated to open June 1.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
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Word got around and surfers came to the restaurant from all over San Diego County, gathered around the tables, ate burgers and swapped their tales.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Taking Mom out to eat will cost more The Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute expects diners to spend about 4% more for a total Mother's Day restaurant meal bill of $67, up from $64 last year.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But this year, one of the best local favorite underground comedy shows is pulling up to the legendary diner for a traveling show that’s known for creating a space to see some of your favorite rising social media comedians IRL and give them an opportunity to perform for a live audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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