as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
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Beyond the celestial ceiling, the iconic clock, the mysterious catwalk, or the century’s old smoke stain, the list of shops and eateries are growing and drawing people in even if a train ride is not on the agenda.
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Iconic sites including several famed Malibu eateries, the Palisades Charter High School and Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and the historic Topanga Ranch Motel, once owned by William Randolph Hearst, have all been destroyed.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
In Catonsville, some workers got to jobs at Panera Bread in the morning only to turn around and leave when it was announced that the eatery would close because of the storm.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
Walking tours through this bustling district reveal a rich tapestry of Filipino-Chinese heritage, from ancient temples and traditional herbal shops to iconic eateries and markets filled with eye-catching ingredients.
—Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Iconic sites including several famed Malibu eateries, the Palisades Charter High School and Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and the historic Topanga Ranch Motel, once owned by William Randolph Hearst, have all been destroyed.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
In Catonsville, some workers got to jobs at Panera Bread in the morning only to turn around and leave when it was announced that the eatery would close because of the storm.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
Walking tours through this bustling district reveal a rich tapestry of Filipino-Chinese heritage, from ancient temples and traditional herbal shops to iconic eateries and markets filled with eye-catching ingredients.
—Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
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Often multiple pounds in weight, the insect-like deep-sea animals are fished from far away islands before being distributed to markets and restaurants around the country in Southeast Asia.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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After six years in business, the owner of the Riptide bar and restaurant in Fells Point says the party is over.Jeff Abell, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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During dinner hours, diners are seated with menus and order from their tables.Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Next Evolution of Cantonese Food: A wave of new restaurants are challenging diners to go beyond sesame chicken and crab Rangoon.Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Mimicking an actual mountain course, it is formed from two slopes connected in an L Shape with a cafe in a wooden cabin perched high up between them.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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More big stories The new year ushered in new laws in California that affect cannabis cafes, artificial intelligence and parking.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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