Eatery

/ˈiːtəri/ noun

A casual restaurant or café where you can go to eat.

From 'eat' plus the productive suffix '-ery' (place where something is done), similar to 'bakery' or 'brewery.' This informal term became popular in the early 20th century as dining options became more casual.

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