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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Although his restaurant Taku is in Seattle, the humble chef still frequents his favorite Bellevue eateries, a testament to his love for the city's food culture. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Fortunately, downtown Indy is full of bars and eateries that stay open long after starlight falls on the city. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024 The hotel is home to one eatery, Ryozen, under the helm of chef Shinya Akizaki. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 The restaurant industry broadly has seen traffic fall as inflation-weary consumers cook more at home and visit eateries less frequently. Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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