: 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

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There is a limit to one Kid’s Meal per child, dine-in only. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025 And beyond a dine-in or takeout scenario, Cracker Barrel is also playing co-host with comforting and convenient Heat & Serve meals for your whole family. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 Thanksgiving dine-in specials at Bob Evans The restaurant chain has dine-in specials for the holiday. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025 No, the West Allis Checkers location does not offer dine-in seating. Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine-in

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dine-in was in 1964

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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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