eatery

noun

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

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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Rodents dumping all around a Subway and a mini Sergio’s with many problems are two of the eight eateries on this week’s Sick and Shut Down List. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 There are plenty of more affordable dining options in the West End, ranging from casual eateries to popular chains. David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 On Christmas Eve, he got hit with another six-month suspension about a month later for trespassing, after picking up a meal for his toddler from the club’s eatery La Trattoria. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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