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eatery

noun
eat·​ery | \ ˈē-tə-rē How to pronounce eatery (audio) \
plural eateries

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Synonyms for eatery

Synonyms

beanery, café (also cafe), caff [British], diner, grill, restaurant

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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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More recently, Betts was taking college classes and working at an eatery. John Minchillo, Twin Cities, "Police: Ohio gunman who killed 9 was stopped in 30 seconds," 4 Aug. 2019 More recently, Betts was taking college classes and working at an eatery. Dan Sewell, chicagotribune.com, "The Ohio gunman who killed 9 people was stopped in 30 seconds, police say," 4 Aug. 2019 More recently, Betts was taking college classes and working at an eatery. Dan Sewell, Washington Post, "Police: Ohio gunman who killed 9 was stopped in 30 seconds," 4 Aug. 2019 Gaga arrived at West Hollywood eatery A.O.C. in a black leather column gown from Anouki’s Fall 2019 collection that continued her exploration of head to toe leather, while adding a new verve. Vogue, "Lady Gaga's Latest “Leather” Dress Is 100% Vegan," 18 July 2019 The toddler had come to work with his mother, an employee at the eatery, when the incident occurred, officials said. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, "Toddler dies after falling into grease trap at Tim Horton's restaurant, police say," 16 July 2019 Anyone who dined at a Tempe eatery on certain dates may have been exposed to Hepatitis A, public health officials say. Stephanie Innes, azcentral, "Diners at Tempe restaurant may have been exposed to Hepatitis A," 1 July 2019 But curious minds wander, especially after tasting a roster of sweets now available at the eatery. Anna Ben Yehuda Rahmanan, Fortune, "Israeli Pastries Get a New York City Makeover at This Six-Seat Bakery," 15 June 2019 Your mission for the morning is to cook lunch for 150 to 200 homeless folks who eat at the refurbished eatery on every third Saturday of the month. Jharna Thakkar, National Geographic, "Geneva's hidden gems: the ultimate weekend itinerary," 30 May 2019

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First Known Use of eatery

1901, in the meaning defined above

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eatery

noun

English Language Learners Definition of eatery

chiefly US, informal : a usually small and informal restaurant

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