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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On an island renowned for its lobster, The Lobster Trap is an oceanfront eatery that serves the dish so well that in-the-know boaters sail all the way from Virgin Gorda just to savor it. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025 Anaheim’s efforts to revitalize Beach Boulevard, once an overnight destination for travelers headed to the coast that has fallen from its past, will reach key milestones this year when construction starts on new affordable housing communities and eateries. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025 Among the celebs on hand for the recent anniversary performance and the post-show party at eatery Sei Less were Ava DuVernay, Norah Jones, Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen, Sherri Shepard, Busta Rhymes and Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2025 Visitors can also take an in-depth winery tour and grab lunch at their eatery that overlooks the vines. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.

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