Eatery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈiːtəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eatery is a noun meaning (informal) A restaurant or café; a place to purchase and eat food.
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.
Word Forms
- eateries
- eaterie
Synonyms for eatery
Depending on context, synonyms include automat, beanery, buffet, cafeteria, caff, canteen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lunchroom, cafe, diner, restaurant, coffeehouse, beanery.
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