Definition of Eatery

1. Noun. A building where people go to eat.


Definition of Eatery

1. Noun. a restaurant or café, etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Eatery

1. a lunchroom [n -ERIES] - See also: lunchroom

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eatery

eatches
eate
eated
eaten
eaten away
eaten like a bird
eaten like a horse
eaten one's seed corn
eaten one's words
eaten the seed corn
eaten up(p)
eater
eaterie
eateries
eaters
eatery (current term)
eatest
eateth
eath
eath-kent
eathe
eathful
eathlins
eathly
eathy
eatin'
eatin' like a bird
eating
eating apple
eating away

Literary usage of Eatery

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of English Etymology by Hensleigh Wedgwood (1859)
"The eatery was the store-room where cates were kept, whence to cater, to purchase provisions. Caterpillar. The frequency with which the element cat appears ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Michigan by Kevin Hillstrom (1998)
"This popular eatery features international dishes, great desserts, ... Pizza, Great Lakes seafood, steaks, and BBQ ribs are offered at this bustling eatery. ..."

3. Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2001)
"... Philipsburg -a 599-52-2483 Dress code: casually elegant Reservations: optional Located right on busy Front Street, this French eatery features, ..."

4. Calendar of the Patent Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office by Great Britain Public Record Office (1908)
"2], of John Parsons, yeoman of the eatery of the household, to take oxen, cows, ... Richard Mason, yeoman of the eatery, as above, till 7 August next. ..."

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