Word Noun
eatery
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈitɝi/ UK /ˈiːtəɹi/ eatery
Definition
n.a place where you can go to eat, like a restaurant or a café. It is a more casual word than 'restaurant'.
n.a place where food is prepared and served to customers.
Examples
“We found a cozy eatery near the train station.”
“After walking for hours, we stopped at a local eatery to share a large pizza and some drinks.”
“The city's historic district is famous for its variety of independent eateries, ranging from traditional family-run taverns to modern fusion restaurants that cater to international tourists.”
Etymology
From eat + -ery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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