noun

eatery

EE-tuh-ree

Eatery (noun) means a casual restaurant or place to buy and eat food. Example: “They found a cozy little eatery near the harbor.”

noun

A casual restaurant or place to buy and eat food.

"They found a cozy little eatery near the harbor."

"The new eatery downtown serves great tacos."

How to use eatery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal word for a restaurant, usually a casual one.

When to use it

Informal — used in everyday speech and reviews, not in formal writing.

eateries plural

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They found a cozy little _____ near the harbor.

From eat plus the noun suffix -ery, on the same pattern as "bakery."

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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.

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