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eatery

noun

ˈē-tə-rē

Definition of eatery

as in restaurant

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 eatery An early morning homicide is under investigation among the popular eateries on Montford Drive in south Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 Now the unique collection of eateries, craft brewers, boutiques and service providers — from fitness classes to stylists — is marking its anniversary with Stanley10. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 The eatery and raw bar—named the best oyster spot in the county—is located along the boardwalk with a great view of the pier. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 And yes, there’s a mature Jacaranda tree that grows on the boulevard just outside the eatery. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eatery

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Visit Orlando's Magical Dining presented by Orlando Health has a whopping 188 restaurants on the roster this year.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
The Miami Police Department and employees of a Mexican restaurant in the city’s Edgewater neighborhood are asking for the public’s help identifying a couple accused of stealing a tip jar containing money intended for the kitchen staff.

— Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

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Continue reading … SOBER CURIOUS – GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol.

— , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Paper menus allow diners to tick off orders of lip-tingling laab, luscious khao soi, and juicy pomelo salad, feeling like a never-ending invitation to add just one more course.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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