dine

verb \ ˈdīn \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

Examples: dine in a Sentence

Definition of dine

dined; dining

intransitive verb

: to take dinner —often used with on

dine on pasta

transitive verb

: to give a dinner to

wined her and dined her

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Examples of dine in a Sentence

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 of dine from the Web

The chain is showing its appreciation for nurses who dine in at participating restaurants by offering a free burrito, bowl, salad or tacos with purchase of another.

— doreen christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Chipotle: Free eats for nurses on June 5," 4 June 2018
Patel said the Mokena McAlister’s will offer dine-in, carryout and catering, the same as in Orland Park and Naperville.

— bob bong, Daily Southtown, "Comings & Goings: Nothing Bundt Cakes, McAlister's Deli expanding to Mokena," 29 May 2018
The deal is available for drive-through or dine-in.

— the enquirer, Cincinnati.com, "Free Chipotle, Raising Cane's and other deals for National Teacher Appreciation Week," 7 May 2018
From sweet king crab legs to humble halibut tacos, dining out in Anchorage means eating the way many Alaskans dine in.

— Anchorage Daily News, "Searching for Anchorage’s finest bites? Think seafood," 2 May 2018
There’s no cover charge to dine in the club room, but reservations are recommended on weeknights and required on weekends, DiCarlo said.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Vista's new Wildwood filling niche with music, Creole-inspired cuisine," 25 Apr. 2018
Mims said that Waffle a House employee and Clemons clashed over a policy that charges $0.50 for customers that wish to use plastic utensils to dine-in.

— christopher harress, AL.com, "Alabama Waffle House arrest: Police justify force with video and witness testimony," 23 Apr. 2018
Babbo Italian Eatery Get an 8-inch cheese pizza for $4.17 with drink purchase on April 17, dine-in or takeout.

— georgann yara, azcentral, "Tax Day deals: Free food, cheap drinks, restaurant discounts in Phoenix, April 15-17," 13 Apr. 2018
The deal is only available to dine-in or drive-thru customers, not online, delivery or catering orders.

— adam lukach, RedEye Chicago, "Portillo's offering 55-cent chocolate cake to celebrate its 55th birthday April 4," 28 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of dine

Middle English, from Anglo-French disner, diner to eat, have a meal, from Vulgar Latin *disjejunare to break one's fast, from Latin dis- + Late Latin jejunare to fast, from Latin jejunus fasting

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First Known Use: 13th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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dine Synonyms

Phrases

break bread;

dine

noun

Definition of dine

Scotland

: dinner

Recent Examples of dine from the Web

Reservations for dine-in and take-out should be made in advance by emailing somcong@aol.com or calling 860-749-7741.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 5 June 2018
NW Downtown Aquarium Visitors can ride the Ferris wheel, explore exhibits featuring alligators, fish, sharks, snakes, stingrays and white tigers, as well as dine at the on-site restaurant surrounded by a 150,000-gallon aquarium.

— Houston Chronicle, "Amusement parks and fun centers to visit with kids," 10 May 2018
The bakery and deli will serve traditional Mexican recipes, with dine-in seating.

— tom daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Businesses to redevelop Milwaukee buildings near Washington Park," 1 May 2018
But a comfortable dine-in space is the goal, and a selection of beer, wine and craft cocktails will add to a convivial atmosphere.

— dominic armato, azcentral, "Clever Koi owners to open Italian restaurant at SkySong in Scottsdale," 30 Apr. 2018
The new location features a contemporary and spacious dine-in experience with 60 seats and a patio with 32 additional seats.

— melissa reinert, Cincinnati.com, "Donatos serves up pizza in Independence starting Tuesday," 9 Apr. 2018
Upload a photo of an ex to shred and score 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of 10 wings for dine-in only on Feb. 14.

— chris sims, Indianapolis Star, "Valentine's Day freebies and deals for your sweetheart," 9 Feb. 2018
Brutal beating after dine-and-dash: Suspect in beating of Acapulco Joe's owner is in custody West-side crash: IMPD officer in hospital after 3-vehicle crash on west side of Indianapolis This story originally published at Fox59.com.

— Indianapolis Star, "Teen dies, woman and infant hospitalized after Shelby County crash," 15 Mar. 2018
There are only three other existing dine-in movie theaters in the Philadelphia region: Movie Taverns in Exton, Collegeville and Flourtown.

— suzette parmley, Philly.com, "Willow Grove Mall will host Studio Movie Grill: Full dining with first-run movies," 30 Jan. 2018