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 Davis restaurant will be the chain’s 22nd eatery, according to the news release.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
From quaint historic districts filled with shops and eateries—all of which are locally owned—to pristine stretches of sand ripe for taking a sunset walk, there’s something new to discover in every corner.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The low-key eatery is beloved for its comfort food, particularly its burgers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Caribou Coffee may soon join the growing herd of businesses, particularly eateries, in and around Olympia Fields in Oconomowoc.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
From quaint historic districts filled with shops and eateries—all of which are locally owned—to pristine stretches of sand ripe for taking a sunset walk, there’s something new to discover in every corner.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The low-key eatery is beloved for its comfort food, particularly its burgers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Caribou Coffee may soon join the growing herd of businesses, particularly eateries, in and around Olympia Fields in Oconomowoc.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
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These houses were once used for Rockport’s fishing and granite industry, and are now home to quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Leisure and hospitality, which includes restaurants and bars, also added 28,000 jobs in August.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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And while the Fishermen’s Village restaurant concept may sound like fried shrimp and fries, Martin suggested high-end diners would be a target, too.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Bronze mermaids, floating fish, and a large octopus sculpture by Damien Hirst look down on diners in the dining room.—
Sara Liss,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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For a more glamorous view, try the deck outside Cappuccino Palau March, a cafe across the street from the Palau Reial de l’Almudaina, a historic palace of the Spanish royal family (admission, €7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two other local cafes — Barns and The Coffee Address — have started talks with banks about potential share sales, while luxury retailer and restaurant chain Bateel is in discussions with advisers after already hiring Morgan Stanley, people familiar said.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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