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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Birkdale Village also expanded, adding new high end shops, lots of eateries and new housing. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025 Continue reading to learn more about what the critics have to say about each eatery. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2025 Since last October, Chris has posted a weekly photo of his lunches with Mom on the Facebook page Milwaukee Foodie, a group with more than 160,000 members, many of whom share their recommendations and experiences at Milwaukee-area eateries. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025 The iconic eatery’s chapel is located at 450 Fremont Street. Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2025.

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