dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home

see also dine out on

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the years since, food and labor expenses have risen, and consumer behavior has shifted, as fewer people are choosing to dine out. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026

If your plans include dining out with your special someone for Valentine’s Day, here’s a snapshot, though not comprehensive, of places to celebrate romance, from a historic former mansion to a basement space that was once a prayer room to a new spot for cocktails with upscale snacks. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Booking during off-peak times, traveling during the shoulder season, using public transport and cooking instead of dining out can significantly lower costs. —Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026

Expenses for travel, hobbies, dining out and maintaining multiple homes typically decrease as you age. —Sheryl Rowling, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dine out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout