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. 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 See All Example Sentences for eatery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
  • 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
  • Dining at The Barn, the inn’s signature restaurant, is a must.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • From small-town diners in rural America to the lead stories on the nightly news, any gas price fluctuations tend to stir the pot.
    Linnea Geiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • In this scenario, one person is willing to front the full tab and get paid back by fellow diners.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Once the heart of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire in Norway, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is now home to artisan workshops, independent galleries, and cosy cafes.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Huge clients like Starbucks and Häagen-Dazs eat up the majority of the supply, leaving smaller cafes and chains out of luck as an entire industry tries to get their international logistics business up to speed.
    HubSpot, HubSpot, 20 June 2025

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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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