as in restaurant
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 eatery
The cruise line’s all-inclusive pricing model covers wifi, tips and gratuities, dining at more than 20 eateries, non-alcoholic beverages, fitness classes and entertainment.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Do West of Chicago by Explore Oak Park and Beyond is a campaign designed to put Oak Park and its neighboring communities on the map for visitors to the Chicago area, from biking trails to local eateries, architectural masterpieces and street festivals.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
There’s a walkable downtown with a variety of local eateries, shops, and a year-round farmers market, as well as a Caltrain station for convenient public transportation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
The Chicken Tikka Mac-N-Cheese merges the smoky richness of Queso Mac from eatery Smokin Chikin with the bold, aromatic spices of Saffron Kitchen’s Chicken Tikka Masala.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Do West of Chicago by Explore Oak Park and Beyond is a campaign designed to put Oak Park and its neighboring communities on the map for visitors to the Chicago area, from biking trails to local eateries, architectural masterpieces and street festivals.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
There’s a walkable downtown with a variety of local eateries, shops, and a year-round farmers market, as well as a Caltrain station for convenient public transportation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
The Chicken Tikka Mac-N-Cheese merges the smoky richness of Queso Mac from eatery Smokin Chikin with the bold, aromatic spices of Saffron Kitchen’s Chicken Tikka Masala.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
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While the restaurant doesn’t open until 11 a.m., the little counter of treats opens at 8 a.m. Monday and Wednesday through Sunday.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The two-story restaurant can seat about 250 guests and has two 66-foot LED megascreens to show movies and special features.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Vegetarian diners will find lush Mediterranean richness in wood-oven roasted eggplant spiced with tomato harissa, feta and crunchy chickpeas, served with homemade pita.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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This neighborhood diner closes at 2:30 p.m. daily, so plan accordingly.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Both are well over a century old and bordering the restaurants, cafes and shops in the historic Hyde Park district.—
Angela Palermo
July 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 July 2025
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After the walk, those interested can have coffee together at a nearby cafe.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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