: of, relating to, or selling food or beverages consumed on the premises
a dine-in restaurant
A special that is available for dine-in customers only.
Dine-in seating is limited but smartly arranged.—
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These new beverages are available beginning March 11 for dine-in, delivery, pick-up, or drive-thru at Panera Bread bakery-cafes nationwide.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The second dine-in space is a far cry from their beginnings in late 2020, when the pair (both recently laid off due to the pandemic) began frying wings in their own home.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The del is available for dine-in only.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The iPic dine-in movie theater chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and intends to pursue a sale of its assets, citing the difficult post-pandemic theatrical market.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The second dine-in space is a far cry from their beginnings in late 2020, when the pair (both recently laid off due to the pandemic) began frying wings in their own home.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The del is available for dine-in only.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The iPic dine-in movie theater chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and intends to pursue a sale of its assets, citing the difficult post-pandemic theatrical market.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dine-in
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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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