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
Crossing Latah to the popular eateries can also be unsafe, with drivers often failing to yield to pedestrians and driving faster than posted, Erstad said.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
New Yorkers are clamoring to eat at the Big Apple’s tiniest eateries—places with as few as 20 seats, for example.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
But last year’s pullback in consumer spending saw fast-food eateries hit hard.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Historically, fast-food chains have fared the best during recessions as diners seeking cheap meals trade down from full-service or fast-casual eateries to McDonald’s or Taco Bell.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
The idea is to feature dishes inspired by Old Florida seafood eateries and English and Irish pubs.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Picture open stretches of sand, no-wait for tables at your favorite eateries, and that rare vacation feeling of having space—both physical and mental—to truly relax.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s space to breathe, to stretch out on the sand, to wander through shops and eateries without waiting in line.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Guests can enjoy four themed eateries, including Toadstool Cafe and kiosks like The Bubbly Barrel and Yoshi's Snack Island.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
New Yorkers are clamoring to eat at the Big Apple’s tiniest eateries—places with as few as 20 seats, for example.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
But last year’s pullback in consumer spending saw fast-food eateries hit hard.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Historically, fast-food chains have fared the best during recessions as diners seeking cheap meals trade down from full-service or fast-casual eateries to McDonald’s or Taco Bell.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
The idea is to feature dishes inspired by Old Florida seafood eateries and English and Irish pubs.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Picture open stretches of sand, no-wait for tables at your favorite eateries, and that rare vacation feeling of having space—both physical and mental—to truly relax.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s space to breathe, to stretch out on the sand, to wander through shops and eateries without waiting in line.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Guests can enjoy four themed eateries, including Toadstool Cafe and kiosks like The Bubbly Barrel and Yoshi's Snack Island.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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What local restaurants will open on Christmas 2024?—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Texas Roadhouse restaurants will be closed on Christmas.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The consequences of a changing city Today, however, there’s a much slower pace, and there’s often space between diners at the bar — a reflection of how Charlotte’s food and beverage boom has impacted hyper-local institutions like this one.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025
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Most nearby diners seem to be in the drive-thru line for the Chick-fil-A across the street.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ultimate list of new restaurants, bars and cafes coming to Charlotte in 2025.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2025
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The festival will orient itself around downtown Boulder and the pedestrian-only Pearl Street Mall, which will offer access to restaurants, cafes, vintage theaters, performance arts spaces, a multiplex, a university, and other auditoriums.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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