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 annual event was launched to help area eateries during the quieter winter season.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
One of her first managerial jobs was at the eatery West Coast Tavern in North Park as the general manager.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
While Chick-fil-A’s growth is slowing, its sales are still rising even as the broader restaurant industry struggles with more budget-conscious consumers who are eating out less often and spending less, leading to shrinking traffic to eateries.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The enormous tuna was taken to Sushizanmai's headquarters, then sliced up and distributed to its eateries nationwide, the Reuters news agency reports.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
One of her first managerial jobs was at the eatery West Coast Tavern in North Park as the general manager.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
While Chick-fil-A’s growth is slowing, its sales are still rising even as the broader restaurant industry struggles with more budget-conscious consumers who are eating out less often and spending less, leading to shrinking traffic to eateries.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The enormous tuna was taken to Sushizanmai's headquarters, then sliced up and distributed to its eateries nationwide, the Reuters news agency reports.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
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Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, Grains and Taps has expanded from selling local and worldwide beer selections to offering their own brews, opened a second location at Pine Tree Plaza and added a restaurant.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The dish is especially appealing for diners who prefer savory grits over sweet grits.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Photos of diners fill nearly every inch of the shop, documenting years of regulars and first-time visitors alike.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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