often attributive
1
a
: the principal meal of the day
having dinner at five o'clock
b
: a formal feast or banquet
held a dinner in her honor
3
: the food prepared for a dinner
eat your dinner
4
: a packaged meal usually for quick preparation
warmed up a frozen dinner
Examples of dinner in a Sentence
We had many pleasant dinners together.
We're planning to ask them to dinner soon.
Two hundred people attended his retirement dinner.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jóhannesson, who tells a story about his father’s tragic attempt to cook the family dinner on strike day.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
My stay concluded with another workshop on infant safety and CPR, dinner, another full night of uninterrupted rest, and a debrief session with my Care lead about needs, next steps, and options to continue receiving support from the Boram Community throughout and beyond the newborn stage.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
During the four-day affair, choose between fancy sit-down coursed dinners to walk-around tastings and relaxed grilling events.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Closing Restaurant Marc Forgione First opened in 2008, this flagship for the chef and restaurateur who also has Trattoria One Fifth, Peasant and Khe-Yo in his portfolio will close after dinner on Friday.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The engaged duo capped off their special day with a romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant called Da Enzo.
—Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Under reports of Yellen’s dinner choices, internet users ridiculed the coverage, asking why there was nothing more substantial to report on.
—Lily Kuo, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Highlights include a Champagne reception, three-course dinner, live entertainment and dancing to the music from local band Full Strength.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
After the service, the small group kicked their shoes off and had an aperitivo, followed by dinner under the olive trees.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
My stay concluded with another workshop on infant safety and CPR, dinner, another full night of uninterrupted rest, and a debrief session with my Care lead about needs, next steps, and options to continue receiving support from the Boram Community throughout and beyond the newborn stage.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
During the four-day affair, choose between fancy sit-down coursed dinners to walk-around tastings and relaxed grilling events.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Closing Restaurant Marc Forgione First opened in 2008, this flagship for the chef and restaurateur who also has Trattoria One Fifth, Peasant and Khe-Yo in his portfolio will close after dinner on Friday.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The engaged duo capped off their special day with a romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant called Da Enzo.
—Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Under reports of Yellen’s dinner choices, internet users ridiculed the coverage, asking why there was nothing more substantial to report on.
—Lily Kuo, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Highlights include a Champagne reception, three-course dinner, live entertainment and dancing to the music from local band Full Strength.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
After the service, the small group kicked their shoes off and had an aperitivo, followed by dinner under the olive trees.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Dinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinner. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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dinner
noun
din·ner
ˈdin-ər 
1
: the main meal of the day
2
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