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eatery

noun eat·ery \ˈē-tə-rē\

: a usually small and informal restaurant

plural eat·er·ies

Full Definition of EATERY

:  luncheonette, restaurant
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First Known Use of EATERY

1901

Related to EATERY

Synonyms
beanery, café (also cafe), caff [British], diner, restaurant, grill

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