eatery
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for eatery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A casual restaurant or place to buy and eat food.
Synonyms
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eating house
eating place
Etymology
From eat plus the noun suffix -ery, on the same pattern as "bakery."
Full origin of eatery →Frequently asked questions
What does “eatery” mean?
The word “eatery” means a casual restaurant or place to buy and eat food. In plain terms, an informal word for a restaurant, usually a casual one.
How do you pronounce “eatery”?
“Eatery” is pronounced EE-tuh-ree (/ˈiːtəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “eatery” in a sentence?
Here is “eatery” used in a sentence: “They found a cozy little eatery near the harbor.”
What part of speech is “eatery”?
“Eatery” is a noun.