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
The exodus of retailers from the mall includes the recent closure of multiple eateries and apparel stores.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The online reservation platform highlighted the local restaurants with the most bookings — and the best reviews — in August, focusing on popular eateries in Sacramento and the surrounding area.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their easygoing relationship has been forged for nearly a decade as the DLC-ID founder had already designed eight of restaurateur Matt’s local eateries, including Che Fico, the beloved Italian spot that first cemented his name in the city’s culinary scene in 2018.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2025
Ten eateries out of the 214 inspected received a perfect score of zero.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
As this author has reported, one of the restaurants at Disney World has even higher prices than those at one of the most famous and flashy eateries in Monaco.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Atlantic Park will roll out in phases, with additional amenities and venues being introduced in the coming months, including new eateries such as Williams’ award-winning handroll restaurant Nami Nori and a boutique hotel adjacent to the surf lagoon.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Rada in Charlotte earned a spot on the newspaper’s 2025 Restaurant List , appearing alongside dozens of other must-try eateries across the country.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The online reservation platform highlighted the local restaurants with the most bookings — and the best reviews — in August, focusing on popular eateries in Sacramento and the surrounding area.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their easygoing relationship has been forged for nearly a decade as the DLC-ID founder had already designed eight of restaurateur Matt’s local eateries, including Che Fico, the beloved Italian spot that first cemented his name in the city’s culinary scene in 2018.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2025
Ten eateries out of the 214 inspected received a perfect score of zero.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
As this author has reported, one of the restaurants at Disney World has even higher prices than those at one of the most famous and flashy eateries in Monaco.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Atlantic Park will roll out in phases, with additional amenities and venues being introduced in the coming months, including new eateries such as Williams’ award-winning handroll restaurant Nami Nori and a boutique hotel adjacent to the surf lagoon.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Rada in Charlotte earned a spot on the newspaper’s 2025 Restaurant List , appearing alongside dozens of other must-try eateries across the country.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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The metric, which tracks results for stores open at least a year, does not include Chuy’s restaurants yet.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The plan included making basic maintenance and repairs to restaurants and improving technology — as well as 25 to 30 remodels a year.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the awkwardness of this format can ratchet up quickly as the number of diners surpasses two.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The chef’s experience menu guides diners through must-have bites, from familiar hummus and baba ghanoush to the fun adana kebab (ground lamb) and garides me anitho (sautéed shrimp).—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As part of the airport’s nearly $4 billion Terminal 1 renovation project, local restaurants, cafes, fast food chains and specialty stores are landing inside.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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These include both government facilities and local private businesses that offer cool spaces in shops, pharmacies, community centers, libraries, cafes and more.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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