dine-in

adjective

ˈdīn-ˈin 

: 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.

—Bob Townsend

Examples of dine-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brands revealed that 155 Pizza Hut restaurants now feature elements from its earlier dine-in era. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

As of May 2026, 155 Pizza Hut restaurants have been redesigned with retro elements from the chain’s dine-in era, according to Yum! — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

The deal is only available for dine-in and not available on holidays, according to the Red Lobster website. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Available for dine-in only at participating Red Lobsters, Endless Shrimp is only around for a limited time, so check with your local restaurant before heading out. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dine-in

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