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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The acclaimed eatery, known for its innovative fusion of Japanese and Mexican flavors, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar location at 2007 Kramer Ln., Suite 100, before year's end. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025 Dine Out Lauderdale, Broward County’s recipe for recharging restaurants through the slow summer slump, returns Aug. 1-Sept. 30 with 137 (and counting) eateries selling multi-course lunches and dinners for $35 to $75, minus tax and gratuity. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025 The eatery is a dream come true for its owner, Chamo Vega, whose previous business, Rosa Vega Bakery de Puerto Rico, was destroyed in December 2024 when a vehicle drove straight into the bakery’s front window, injuring his mother and another employee. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025 Three eateries had scores below 80 in this round of inspections: The Biscuit Bar, located at 5880 Texas Highway 121, had a score of 72. Anjappar, located at 4940 McDermott Road, had a score of 73. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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