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Synonyms

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

Example Sentences

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The French Laundry, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by renown chef Thomas Keller, has been sued by a former employee who alleges wage theft and other labor law violations at the Yountville, Calif., eatery.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Alarnab, 48, said he had asked the king to come to the popular eatery when he met him at Buckingham Palace before an event honouring humanitarian work in 2023.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Squibb hosted a few dinner parties at Joe Allen, her favorite Broadway eatery, and Kellyman was invited every time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

One day, around 100 crew members were asked to dine at a grab-and-go eatery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Dr. Gazzaley sits at Maverick’s, an upscale eatery serving American comfort food.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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