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
For cafes, bars, and lively eateries, head to Lumley Beach.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Prices are competitive with most local eateries.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Law enforcement sources told The Times that what appeared to be two homemade explosives were planted in blue water coolers near two eateries on the famed strip.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
During the same time frame, more than 40 Elk Grove eateries are promoting meal deals and special menus.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Today, restaurants continue to draw crowds, but a new crop of young cooks is moving away from eateries and redefining the role of the private chef to help clients improve longevity by eating healthy at home, without sacrificing the fun of flavor discovery.
—Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
There’s variety, with more than a dozen eateries, from Asian Fusion and French cuisine to others.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
Walk along the sandy main street, Flagler Avenue, for casual eateries, fun shops, and unobstructed beach access.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
In Milwaukee's northern suburbs, multiple eateries and restaurants opened in 2024, including a new brewhouse, a wine bar, pizza places, and dessert and coffee eateries.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Prices are competitive with most local eateries.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Law enforcement sources told The Times that what appeared to be two homemade explosives were planted in blue water coolers near two eateries on the famed strip.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
During the same time frame, more than 40 Elk Grove eateries are promoting meal deals and special menus.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Today, restaurants continue to draw crowds, but a new crop of young cooks is moving away from eateries and redefining the role of the private chef to help clients improve longevity by eating healthy at home, without sacrificing the fun of flavor discovery.
—Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
There’s variety, with more than a dozen eateries, from Asian Fusion and French cuisine to others.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
Walk along the sandy main street, Flagler Avenue, for casual eateries, fun shops, and unobstructed beach access.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
In Milwaukee's northern suburbs, multiple eateries and restaurants opened in 2024, including a new brewhouse, a wine bar, pizza places, and dessert and coffee eateries.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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What local restaurants will open on Christmas 2024?—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Texas Roadhouse restaurants will be closed on Christmas.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Neon signs and retro diners transport visitors back in time, while the Grand Canyon Railway depot anchors the town’s pedestrian-friendly core.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Casual diners discovered the differences between Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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For cafes, bars, and lively eateries, head to Lumley Beach.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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