Definitions

eatery

[ee-tuh-ree] / ˈi tə ri /

NOUN

diner

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bistro booth coffee shop saloon

STRONG

automat canteen concession dump facility grill lunchroom tearoom

WEAK

café chuck wagon eating house fast-food outlet greasy spoon hash house ice-cream parlor lunch counter lunch wagon mess hall quick-lunch sandwich shop snack bar

NOUN

greasy spoon

Synonyms

WEAK

bean wagon beanery cheap restaurant diner dog wagon dump grease pit hash house hashery hashhouse inexpensive restaurant

NOUN

restaurant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bar cafeteria coffee shop diner dining room inn outlet saloon

STRONG

canteen chophouse drive-in grill hideaway joint lunchroom pizzeria

WEAK

café dive doughtnut shop eating house eating place fast-food place greasy spoon hamburger stand hashery hotdog stand luncheonette night club soda fountain watering hole

Example Sentences

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At the Havana eatery where he works, the number of customers arriving by car has dramatically decreased, he said.

From Barron's

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