Meaning & Definition of Dinner in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.

  Example Sentence: We usually have dinner around 7 PM.

• Definition: A formal meal, often held in celebration or for a special occasion.

  Example Sentence: They hosted a dinner in honor of their guests.

• Definition: The food served at such a meal.

  Example Sentence: The dinner consisted of several courses.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English diner, from Old French disner, meaning 'to break one's fast'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• dinner party: A social gathering where a meal is served.
• dinner bell: A bell used to signal that dinner is ready.
• dinner time: The time at which dinner is typically served.

Translations

• Spanish: cena

• French: dîner

• German: Abendessen

• Russian: ужин

Related Words

• lunch: A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

• breakfast: The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

• meal: An occasion when food is eaten.

Slang Meanings of dinner

• Meaning: Grub

  Example Sentence: Let's grab some grub for dinner.

• Meaning: Chow

  Example Sentence: Time to chow down on some dinner.