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
Burgers from five Arkansas eateries are finalists in the Arkansas Beef Council's second annual Arkansas' Best Burger Contest, celebrating 100% beef burgers prepared by Arkansas restaurants.
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
The bustling corridor is home to shops and eateries, including John’s Pizzeria and Murray’s Cheese, a bike shop, a charter school, a church and a small park.
—Winnie Hu, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Cafés, bars, and eateries with spacious decks line much of the island, though beaches on its far side feel relatively untouched, drawing surfers and swimmers alike.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
An insider told us that Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino, a fan of the eatery, suggested it to producers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
The bustling corridor is home to shops and eateries, including John’s Pizzeria and Murray’s Cheese, a bike shop, a charter school, a church and a small park.
—Winnie Hu, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Cafés, bars, and eateries with spacious decks line much of the island, though beaches on its far side feel relatively untouched, drawing surfers and swimmers alike.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
An insider told us that Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino, a fan of the eatery, suggested it to producers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatery
Noun
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The operator of the bar and restaurant at the sports betting venue is scrambling to find ways just to breakeven Subscribe to continue reading this article.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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Ella mainly writes about local restaurants and where to find good deals around town.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
Noun
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After returning to Combs’ house, Combs made James drive him and D-Roc back to the diner, and the rapper had three handguns in his lap, James said.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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When the friend informed Combs, Combs grabbed three guns and told James to drive to the diner.—
Jenna Sundel
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Hussain Saleh, 23, a barista in the cafe, was less impressed.—
Vivian Nereim,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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With potable water in short supply, neither the cafe nor the motel nor its six roadside cottages have been open since the 1980s.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Eatery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatery. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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