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A fancy word for a place that sells food, used so people who think they're cool can sound like they're in a movie.
'Is this an eatery or just a greasy spoon? I can't tell if I'm dining or dying.'
'This place calls itself an eatery. I think it's just a hole in the wall with a sign that says 'eat me'.'
'I went to an eatery. It had 12 menus and no food. I'm not sure if I'm hungry or just confused.'