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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When this reporter stopped by after lunch, every single person of about 10 people in the first-floor eatery was of Korean heritage. Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 An inspector observed a roach walking across a counter in the eatery, according to the report. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025 The former Philadelphia Eagles center, 37, poses in front of the eatery in one shot, while another photo shows sandwiches, pancakes and other dishes scattered across a table. Erin Clements, People.com, 5 June 2025 One North Miami Beach employee has lost their job, while two others agreed to relocate to the Plantation eatery. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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