Meaning & use
eatery
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An informal term for a restaurant or place where meals are served.
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They found a cozy little eatery tucked away on a side street.
The food truck festival featured eateries from all over the city.
A note on using this word
"Eatery" is casual and journalistic in tone, often used in reviews and headlines rather than formal writing.
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