as in restaurants
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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Recent Examples of eateries
From grocery stores to coffee shops, and local eateries to national chains, holiday hours can vary widely.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Veterans Memorial Boulevard, a six-lane road cutting through the heart of it all, is lined with a diverse mix of eateries, local retailers, and hidden gems.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Spanish Town has just a handful of eateries, shops, and grocery stores that might entice those sticking around for a longer stay, though most visitors pass through on their way from the airport to the resort.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
But many malls also offer a much wider selection of eateries and refreshments than before, from regional restaurants to local chefs and emerging bubble tea chains.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Its mall restaurant tenants include more than 540 full-service eateries and around 2,000 fast-casual establishments.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Those contemporary casual eateries include upscale options like Korean barbeque, steakhouses or sushi.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
While price points vary, a meal at these new mall eateries will likely cost upward of $30 per person, if not more.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
But thanks to new eateries from nationally renowned chefs, plus a diverse, homegrown restaurant scene that’s better than ever, DC power dining is no longer defined by the people eating there, but by the power of the food itself.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Veterans Memorial Boulevard, a six-lane road cutting through the heart of it all, is lined with a diverse mix of eateries, local retailers, and hidden gems.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Spanish Town has just a handful of eateries, shops, and grocery stores that might entice those sticking around for a longer stay, though most visitors pass through on their way from the airport to the resort.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
But many malls also offer a much wider selection of eateries and refreshments than before, from regional restaurants to local chefs and emerging bubble tea chains.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Its mall restaurant tenants include more than 540 full-service eateries and around 2,000 fast-casual establishments.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Those contemporary casual eateries include upscale options like Korean barbeque, steakhouses or sushi.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
While price points vary, a meal at these new mall eateries will likely cost upward of $30 per person, if not more.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
But thanks to new eateries from nationally renowned chefs, plus a diverse, homegrown restaurant scene that’s better than ever, DC power dining is no longer defined by the people eating there, but by the power of the food itself.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
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That means more spending by visitors at hotels, restaurants and other businesses, Port Director Jackie Carter says.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Most restaurants will close earlier than usual, according to the company.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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To taste a tortilla made from heirloom corn is to get a little closer to its ancient roots, but that heritage is being marketed, at least right now, mostly to the economically advantaged shoppers at Whole Foods and diners at upscale Mexican joints.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Central to the experience, an open kitchen invites diners to witness the culinary artistry unfold.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the Chicago area, workers at nine cafes walked out Tuesday, joining workers at five cafes that have been on strike since Friday, organizers said.Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Across the country, baristas at more than 300 cafes were striking, according to their union, Starbucks Workers United.Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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