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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Among the casual eateries here easily the most notable is an outpost of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the New Haven coal oven institution that opened in 1925, invented the now signature Connecticut white clam pizza, and is frequently rated among the very best pizzerias in the nation. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 In a city of trendy eateries and shiny new high-rises, Market House Meats on Howell Street remains a stubborn holdout — considered by some to be among the best spots for East Coast-style deli sandwiches in Seattle. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025 Sample the ocean’s bounty at eateries across town—many are right on the water. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025 Related Articles Clean dining: These 110 South Florida eateries scored perfect restaurant inspections in February 2025 The Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 7 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 24 Mar. 2025.

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