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eatery

American  
[ee-tuh-ree] / ˈi tə ri /

noun

Informal.

plural

eateries

  1. a restaurant or other commercial establishment serving food.

eatery British  
/ ˈiːtərɪ /

noun

  1. informal a restaurant or eating house

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Etymology

Origin of eatery

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

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The coolest spots since the rise of social media are mom-and-pop regional eateries.

From Los Angeles Times

Several well-known eateries near his in Manchester city centre closed last year, including TNQ Restaurant & Bar, after 22 years of trading.

From BBC

He now has 12 markets and eateries throughout the city.

From The Wall Street Journal

When I think about nostalgic eateries, Casablanca in Venice is the first spot that comes to mind.

From Los Angeles Times

The Platform is home to curated shops, office spaces and eateries such as Juliet, Blue Bottle, Reformation and Tia women’s health clinic.

From Los Angeles Times

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