dined; dining
: to take dinner
—often used with on
dine on pasta
: to give a dinner to
wined her and dined her
Examples of dine in a Sentence
Verb
We'll be dining at six o'clock.
She likes to dine at expensive restaurants.
I will be dining alone tonight.
We hope you have an enjoyable dining experience.
Recent Examples on the Web
Gary Stern, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
How to dine at The Community Table Dates for the next dinner in April will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
But historically non-members have been able to slip into the food court to dine.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
Adults dine for $74, while children 10 and under eat for $19.
—The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
Recognizing my humanity and that of my people is actually the precursor to us dining together.
—Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2024
Theroux and Bloom also dined with another couple at Altro Paradiso restaurant in August, sharing a kiss, laughing and making a stop at Ray's Bar, which Theroux co-owns with Nicholas Braun.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Plans are underway to revamp a 3.6-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard, eliminating two traffic lanes along most of the route, adding bicycle lanes and widening sidewalks, where people can linger and restaurant-goers can dine.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Whereas different scenes portray the finely dined in different ways, for many who succeed in the nexus of fashion, the high society look is often a very sustainable brand.
—Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
Former politicians, tv anchors/reporters, sports icons, etc. dine there because of the customer service and the great food.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Its customers can grab takeout at a cool, new food court or dine at popular, spacious restaurants like Shoo Loong Kan and Juqi.
—Caroline Shin, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Acclaimed American photojournalist Chris Burkard, who lives much of the time in Iceland, dines with Rosenthal, sharing stories about this wondrous land.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
In a memorable scene from that film, which won the FIPRESCI award after premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes, a Chinese merchant dines with his African girlfriend before launching into a karaoke set.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024
The gift: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will honor moms with free admission on May 8-9, where moms and families can listen to live music, stroll the gardens, dine at food trucks and pick up souvenirs at the Garden Store.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Stretching from the bay to the gulf, Pine Avenue is the perfect place to shop funky boutiques, dine at local cafes, and get a feel for that ultimate island lifestyle.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
The restaurant will serve its pizza, pastas and sandwiches in the 2,500-square-foot restaurant, with both dine in and grab-and-go service.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
Verb
Friendly’s Restaurants was always considered a casual dining eatery, mostly in the Northeast, known for its signature ice-cream, sandwiches and burgers, a place to dine with family and friends.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
How to dine at The Community Table Dates for the next dinner in April will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
But historically non-members have been able to slip into the food court to dine.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
Adults dine for $74, while children 10 and under eat for $19.
—The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
Recognizing my humanity and that of my people is actually the precursor to us dining together.
—Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2024
Theroux and Bloom also dined with another couple at Altro Paradiso restaurant in August, sharing a kiss, laughing and making a stop at Ray's Bar, which Theroux co-owns with Nicholas Braun.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Plans are underway to revamp a 3.6-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard, eliminating two traffic lanes along most of the route, adding bicycle lanes and widening sidewalks, where people can linger and restaurant-goers can dine.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Whereas different scenes portray the finely dined in different ways, for many who succeed in the nexus of fashion, the high society look is often a very sustainable brand.
—Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
Noun
Food and Drink Currently, all guests of the clinic dine at Shamadi, the fine-dining restaurant that is central to Sha Wellness.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
Former politicians, tv anchors/reporters, sports icons, etc. dine there because of the customer service and the great food.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Its customers can grab takeout at a cool, new food court or dine at popular, spacious restaurants like Shoo Loong Kan and Juqi.
—Caroline Shin, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Acclaimed American photojournalist Chris Burkard, who lives much of the time in Iceland, dines with Rosenthal, sharing stories about this wondrous land.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
In a memorable scene from that film, which won the FIPRESCI award after premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes, a Chinese merchant dines with his African girlfriend before launching into a karaoke set.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024
The gift: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will honor moms with free admission on May 8-9, where moms and families can listen to live music, stroll the gardens, dine at food trucks and pick up souvenirs at the Garden Store.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Stretching from the bay to the gulf, Pine Avenue is the perfect place to shop funky boutiques, dine at local cafes, and get a feel for that ultimate island lifestyle.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
The restaurant will serve its pizza, pastas and sandwiches in the 2,500-square-foot restaurant, with both dine in and grab-and-go service.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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