: of, relating to, or selling food or beverages consumed on the premises
a dine-in restaurant
A special that is available for dine-in customers only.
Dine-in seating is limited but smartly arranged.Bob Townsend

Examples of dine-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The reopening announcement said the New Center location, which also has dine-in, is now open Monday-Saturday. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024 Ardent’s Lounge will also incorporate nightly specials in its rotation, like a dine-in version of the Friday-night fish fry the restaurant introduced as a takeout option earlier this year. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024 The location has both dine-in and drive-through service. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2024 Hooters offers special dine-in deals on food, drinks on Tax Day Customers who visit a Hooters location and purchase 10 wings on April 15 will receive 10 wings of any style for free. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024 The dine-in restaurant now sits a short walk away from the light rail’s New Bern station and around the corner from the new Cookie Plug shop. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024 The discount is valid for carryout, dine-in and delivery orders. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 This offer is valid for carryout, dine-in and delivery. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024 But the stability and patience of a dine-in crowd gives Ramdass an opportunity to explore flavors and presentations that are a little bit more grown-up and refined. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dine-in was in 1964

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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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