Definition of eaterynext
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 Here’s a look at which eateries made the cut. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 Visitors can also take an in-depth winery tour and grab lunch at their eatery that overlooks the vines. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026 The eatery’s identity is rooted in the cooking of their mother, whose Southern Greek style leaned on herbs and layered seasoning. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 Led by chef-owner Erick Crawford, the eatery started as a food truck and catering business serving greater Charlotte since 2022, CharlotteFive previously reported. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eatery
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Noun
  • The ground floor is almost entirely devoted to the bright main restaurant and bar.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The restaurant is lit with neon and filled with eye-catching vintage cultural artifacts, many of which are highlighted on a light-box art wall to grab your attention.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.
    Connie Ogle April 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Back in the before timeline, at a late-night diner, June starts to come clean.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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