dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home
Phrases
dine out on
: to use as a subject for dining table conversation

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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Trump at restaurant called 'Hitler' by protesters Trump dined out on Tuesday to highlight his safety efforts in the nation's capital. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 Perhaps too much is allocated for dining out, or transportation costs are higher than expected. True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Although this is a common diagnosis, its symptoms can be invisible and interfere with everyday activities like dining out and shopping. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 The diet's restrictive nature may cause feelings of social isolation or stress when dining out with others. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine out

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dine out was in 1736

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“Dine out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20out. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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