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
Recent Examples on the Web The theme extends to the food and drink options, with eateries like Italian specialty restaurant Il Viaggio, Mexican-Italian fusion venue Tomodoro and La Strada Grill, serving Italian street food. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024 The Meritage's other existing dining venues, such as its Italian eatery Olive & Hay, the market and deli, Fivetown Grocery, and three wine-tasting rooms, are still active and remain unchanged. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eatery 

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Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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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 May. 2024.

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