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
Last year, the Austin eatery was awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Speedway is full of noteworthy eateries, many of them steeped in history.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Meredith Miller credits the eatery’s staff with their can-do attitudes.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
The casual seafood-centric eatery has been known for its buckets of seasonal seafood.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Speedway is full of noteworthy eateries, many of them steeped in history.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Meredith Miller credits the eatery’s staff with their can-do attitudes.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
The casual seafood-centric eatery has been known for its buckets of seasonal seafood.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
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So that amount that large parties have to pay in a restaurant seems to not qualify.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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When Elvira proposed the idea of opening a restaurant, the whole family was on board.—
Violet Bucaro,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Getty Images Consumers may be pulling back on spending, but fast-casual chains have found at least one way to keep diners coming back: rewards programs.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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While the Detroit-style pizzas are clearly loved by locals, diners can also choose from a variety of pastas, salads, and appetizers, including wings and breadsticks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv's 10 districts.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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