dine

verb

ˈdīn How to pronounce dine (audio)
Definition of dinenext
1
as in to eat
to take a meal they dined elegantly at the city's finest restaurant before taking in an opera downtown

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2
as in to regale
to entertain with a fancy meal the advertising agency lavishly wines and dines prospective clients

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Recent Examples of dine Argentina supporters dine at Joe’s Kansas City BAR-B-QUE barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, United States on June 14, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup football match between Argentina and Algeria. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 14 July 2026 There are many other delicious places to dine in San Luis Obispo. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Richey’s fine-dining culinary background includes work with the Thomas Keller Group and Bouchon, as well as the Culinary Institute of America. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 One such group in the spirit of things dined in red, white and blue party hats from the kids to grandpa. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dine
  1. eat
  2. regale
  3. honor
  4. banquet
  5. feed
  6. feast
Verb
  • Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of eat
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  • Our lively tour guide regaled us with stories of the residents who inhabited those streets, including merchant Mary King and George Rae, the plague doctor who tended to victims in 1645.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Par 3 starter Roger Waufle, who might regale you with stories about golfing with former Broncos player Billy Van Heusen or Dutch Deutschendorf, father of John Denver.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
Definition of regale
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  • Nearly a year later, the city unveiled a series of street sign toppers on South Calhoun Street to honor Bridges.
    — Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • To mark the groundbreaking film’s 40th anniversary, Scary Movies is honored to host McNaughton in person for the world premiere of a brand-new 4K restoration.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of honor
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  • An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
    — Fanny Guénon des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of banquet
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  • For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • That's [people's] only way of bringing in income to feed their families.
    — Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 14 July 2026
Definition of feed
Verb
  • Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The 2023 Naperville North graduate has feasted as the leadoff hitter for Western Michigan.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of feast

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