eatery

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Thân thiện

A family enjoys a meal together at a local eatery.

Definition

Noun: 1. A place where people go to eat; a restaurant or similar establishment: An "eatery" is a building or commercial establishment where meals are prepared, served, and eaten. It is a general, informal term for a restaurant, café, diner, or any place serving food to the public.

Usage

The word "eatery" is a common, informal noun used to refer to any type of food-serving establishment. It is often used in casual conversation, advertising, and local guides. * It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., an eatery, several eateries). * It often appears with descriptive adjectives (e.g., a casual eatery, a popular local eatery).

Examples

• Noun:
  • We discovered a charming little eatery on the corner of Main Street.
  • The city's downtown area is full of diverse eateries, from pizzerias to sushi bars.
  • This guide lists the best eateries in the neighborhood.

Advanced Usage

• "Fast-food eatery": A specific type of restaurant specializing in quickly prepared, inexpensive food.
  • The new fast-food eatery is always busy at lunchtime.
• "Family-friendly eatery": A restaurant that is welcoming and suitable for children and families.
  • They were looking for a family-friendly eatery for Sunday brunch.

Variants and Related Words

• Eat (verb): To consume food.
• Eating house (noun): A dated or formal synonym for "eatery" or restaurant.
• Restaurant (noun): A more formal and standard term for an establishment where meals are served.
• Diner (noun): A specific type of casual eatery, often with a counter and booth seating.
• Café (noun): A small eatery serving coffee, light meals, and snacks.

Synonyms

• Restaurant: The most direct and common synonym.
• Dining establishment: A more formal term.
• Bistro: A small, casual eatery.
• Canteen: An eatery in an institution like a school or office.

Idioms

• "Greasy spoon (eatery)": An idiom for a small, cheap, and often old-fashioned diner or café, typically serving fried food.
  • He prefers the hearty breakfast at the local greasy spoon eatery.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a building where people go to eat

Từ đồng nghĩa

• restaurant
• eating house
• eating place