Question of the Day #309

"Suspected gas explosion destroys eatery in Japan, hurts 42"
From the headline of this article at ABC News.

上記の文で、eateryの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "eatery" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、


〈米話〉飲食店、レストラン

複数形は、eateries

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

 LUNCHEONETTE, RESTAURANT

The plural form is eateries.

Examples

• we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office
• Readers, what are your favorite eateries where kids can eat for free? — Sally Deneen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Free kid's meals offered at South Florida restaurants," 12 July 2018
• Gelato gets packed in a croissant, doused in espresso, and made into sundaes and shakes at this Disney Springs eatery. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Take a break from steamy summer with cool, creamy gelato," 12 July 2018
• The elite youngsters were photographed walking into the exclusive London eatery yesterday evening.
• As Samuelsson tells it over lunch at his celebrated Harlem eatery , Red Rooster, he wouldn't have it any otherway.