eatery

noun

eat·ery ˈē-tə-rē

plural eateries

Synonyms of eatery next

: luncheonette, restaurant

Examples of eatery in a Sentence

we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office

Recent Examples on the Web Coworkers at hip Koreatown eatery Open Market helped spread the word. —

John Paul Bullock, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2024 But an influx of new, talented entrepreneurs and budding businesses — a market hall, new eateries and entertainment possibilities — have upped the city’s cool factor, Hoffert says. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024 Originally designed by French military engineer Le Blond de la Tour in 1721, New Orleans' pedestrian-friendly French Quarter and Central Business District span two miles and are packed with more than 500 eateries and nearly 100 attractions. —

Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2024 Acclaimed Thai eatery Street to Kitchen is ditching its 22% service charge after it was spotlighted by the New York Times. —

Shafaq Patel, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eatery

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Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of eatery was in 1901

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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eatery. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.

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