dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out
Synonyms of dine outnext

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home

see also dine out on

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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Wherever her travels take her, King keeps it simple when dining out. Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 This is no longer the case, and most people aren’t dining out in NYC in the fall and winter. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026 Like rival PepsiCo, Coke has seen demand for its drinks fall as budget-conscious shoppers try to save more on their grocery bills and dine out less frequently. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 For instance, cooking nutritious meals (and dining out less) is easier when your kitchen pantry is organized with bins and stackable airtight containers. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dine out

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dine out was in 1736

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“Dine out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20out. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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