eatery

noun

eat·​ery ˈē-tə-rē How to pronounce eatery (audio)
plural eateries
Synonyms of eaterynext

Examples of eatery in a Sentence

we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
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The outdoor eatery sits at the back of a tiny beach cove lined with beds and umbrellas on a patio under a shaded pergola. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 June 2026 Between my countless lies, sandwiches from the East Side eatery William Poll arrived as well as orchids and other flowers from Jerome Florists. Griffin Dunne, Vulture, 19 June 2026 Dining out can especially be a concern, though eateries are catching on — maybe quicker than doctors. CBS News, 19 June 2026 The SoHo eatery occupies a showstopping 10,000 square feet spread over three levels. Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eatery

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 21 Jun. 2026.

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