eatery

[ ee-tuh-ree ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural eat·er·ies.

1. a restaurant or other commercial establishment serving food.

eatery

/ ˈiːtərɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   a restaurant or eating house

Word History and Origins

Origin of eatery¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; eat + -ery

Example Sentences

As a last resort, McBride said, some eateries are also pulling wings out of frozen storage to supplement their fresh supply.

From Washington Post

There’s even an Instagram page dedicated to the spots and eateries across the region that are defying public health orders and serving customers who choose to dine in.

From Voice of San Diego

While indoor dining is allowed in Idaho as long as customers maintain social distancing, many eateries are also offering takeout and comfortable outdoor dining where possible.

From Eater

Innovative eateries like Shibuya in Adams Morgan, Taqueria Xochi on U Street, El Cielo in NoMa, and Jackie at Dacha in Navy Yard all opened their doors.

From Washington Blade

Called Thirteen, the new eatery will open in Midtown early next year

From Eater

But I was struck as much by the song choices of this corporate eatery.

From The Daily Beast

The elite youngsters were photographed walking into the exclusive London eatery yesterday evening.

From The Daily Beast

Dinner for three at The Restaurant, arguably the best eatery in town, was $150.

From The Daily Beast

Last year, she invested in Famous Famiglia, an eatery on the new concourse of the Sacramento International Airport.

From The Daily Beast

As Samuelsson tells it over lunch at his celebrated Harlem eatery, Red Rooster, he wouldn't have it any other way.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• bar
• cafeteria
• coffee shop
• diner
• dining room
• inn
• outlet
• saloon