Dine

/daɪn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to eat dinner; to have a meal in the evening.

We dined at a beautiful restaurant overlooking the ocean.

to eat a meal, typically a formal or special one.

They dined with the mayor to discuss the new community project.

to provide a meal for someone.

The hosts dined their guests with a lavish three-course meal.

Middle English, from Old French 'diner', which means 'to have dinner'.

dine out

To eat at a restaurant rather than at home.

fine dining

A high-quality restaurant experience with superior service.

dine and dash

To eat at a restaurant and leave without paying.

dinner

The main meal of the day, often in the evening.

dining

The act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting.

diner

A person who eats, especially in a restaurant.

Grab a bite

Let's grab a bite before the movie.

Chow down

Time to chow down on some delicious food!