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

Summer is the best time to dine out in Denver, when farm-to-table restaurants become abundant with fresh Colorado produce such as Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn and Palisade peaches. — Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

If possible, cut discretionary spending like dining out first. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Its welcoming hospitality and friendly locals only adds to its appeal, making every interaction—from checking into a hotel to dining out—feel a little more memorable. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Some people get carried away swiping their cards on discretionary items like clothes and home goods or leisure activities like dining out or going to the movies. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 22 July 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