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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The survey also revealed that the biggest cutbacks are in discretionary categories, including apparel, leisure, small appliances, electronics, and dining out. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025 Despite widespread fatigue over tipping prompts, Americans still tend to be generous when dining out at restaurants. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025 Young people have, as a result, sacrificed dining out. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025 Shoppers under 28 years old spend 7 percent more on apparel and shoes and 10 percent less on dining out than their older counterparts. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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