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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The analyst noted that the company’s strong customer base of more than 172,000 restaurants is one of its best assets and adding AI capabilities will further cement Toast as the premier platform for eateries. Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025 One of the most popular eateries in Turin is Scannabue, deemed Bib Gourmand on the Michelin guide for its high-quality ingredients and good value. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 Participate for a chance to win a gift card to the winning eatery. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 21 Jan. 2025 And for those in-the-know, the exclusive eatery affords gourmands an even more unique experience: to make an evening here distinctly their own. Brad Japhe, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for eatery 

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Jan. 2025.

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