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Eatery

/ˈiːtəɹi/ · noun

Meaning

(informal) A restaurant or café; a place to purchase and eat food..

Example Sentences

Above the concourse, the underneath of the platforms has been clad with attractive wood panelling, while the columns holding them up are surrounded with seating - for use by passengers biding their time waiting for their trains, or who have used one of the 70-or-so eateries or shops that form part of the retail developments at the station.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does eatery mean?

Eatery means (informal) A restaurant or café; a place to purchase and eat food..

What is a synonym for eatery?

Common synonyms include automat, beanery, buffet, cafeteria.

What is the opposite of eatery?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use eatery in a sentence?

Above the concourse, the underneath of the platforms has been clad with attractive wood panelling, while the columns holding them up are surrounded with seating - for use by passengers biding their time waiting for their trains, or who have used one of the 70-or-so eateries or shops that form part of the retail developments at the station.

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