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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Meredith Miller credits the eatery’s staff with their can-do attitudes. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 June 2025 The casual seafood-centric eatery has been known for its buckets of seasonal seafood. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025 Keller’s urban rendition of The French Laundry, the upscale eatery has been awarded three Michelin stars every year since 2006, cementing its reputation as one of New York City’s top spots for fine dining. Kristin Tablang, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Accommodating guests between the bar, casual seating areas — both indoors and al fresco — and table arrangements, the bistro-style eatery is led by executive chef Leonardo Zambrino, formerly of The Hall in Chengdu, and executive pastry chef Zoe Zhou. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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