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 number of restaurants in a Connecticut city’s downtown area continues to grow with several new eateries recently opening or planning to open their doors in the near future.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
Sky Port Restaurant and Bar held its soft opening in late May and now welcomes visitors to its fine dining eatery located at 2619 West Taron Ct.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Living here means full immersion in West Cambridge culture: walkable access to parks, bike paths, local eateries, the T, and direct routes into Boston.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
The four eateries will sell cookies (Insomnia), pizza (Slice House), chicken tenders (Raising Cane’s) and gyro sandwiches (Halal Guys).
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
Sky Port Restaurant and Bar held its soft opening in late May and now welcomes visitors to its fine dining eatery located at 2619 West Taron Ct.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Living here means full immersion in West Cambridge culture: walkable access to parks, bike paths, local eateries, the T, and direct routes into Boston.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
The four eateries will sell cookies (Insomnia), pizza (Slice House), chicken tenders (Raising Cane’s) and gyro sandwiches (Halal Guys).
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
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Dining at The Barn, the inn’s signature restaurant, is a must.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While there are plenty of restaurants at your doorstep, Bairro Alto Hotel is host to its own worthy dining establishments, like BAHR & Terrace, which was created by Michelin Star chef Nuno Mendes and the more casual rooftop restaurant.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Getty Images Consumers may be pulling back on spending, but fast-casual chains have found at least one way to keep diners coming back: rewards programs.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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While the Detroit-style pizzas are clearly loved by locals, diners can also choose from a variety of pastas, salads, and appetizers, including wings and breadsticks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv's 10 districts.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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