Dining

/ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of eating a meal, typically in a formal setting or with others.

We enjoyed a lovely dining experience at the new Italian restaurant.

a room or area where meals are served or eaten.

The dining room was elegantly decorated for the holiday dinner.

verb

the present participle of dine, meaning to eat dinner or have a meal.

We are dining at the rooftop restaurant tonight.

From Anglo-French 'disner' (to dine) derived from late Latin 'disiunare' (to break one's fast).

dining out

Eating at a restaurant rather than at home.

fine dining

A high-quality dining experience with an upscale atmosphere and service.

dining in

Eating at home instead of going out.

dinner

The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.

lunch

A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

breakfast

The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.

Chow down

Let's chow down at that new burger place!

Grab a bite

Do you want to grab a bite after work?