dine on
phrasal verb
dined on; dining on; dines on
somewhat formal
: to eat (something) for dinner
We dined on pasta and fresh vegetables.
They dined on chicken every day for a month.
animals dining on fruits, leaves, and insects
Examples of dine on in a Sentence
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Their oldest, Brooklyn, 25, and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham weren't present for the boat day in France, but Victoria gave them a shoutout in her Instagram post.
David and Victoria also had a romantic date night in France, dining on a vineyard.
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Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
During a stay, guests can enjoy dining on vegan, zero-waste meals at the on-site restaurant—communal style with an elegant 22-foot black wood table at its center— with all ingredients sourced from local organic farms.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024
For $85, guests dine on a five-course meal while listening to a live performance of the greatest hits from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
The price point doesn’t lend itself to dining on a budget, but despite its variety, the meal won’t over-tax your schedule, with most of the courses arriving together as a sort of miniature banquet for the main.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
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Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
During a stay, guests can enjoy dining on vegan, zero-waste meals at the on-site restaurant—communal style with an elegant 22-foot black wood table at its center— with all ingredients sourced from local organic farms.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024
For $85, guests dine on a five-course meal while listening to a live performance of the greatest hits from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
The price point doesn’t lend itself to dining on a budget, but despite its variety, the meal won’t over-tax your schedule, with most of the courses arriving together as a sort of miniature banquet for the main.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
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“Dine on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20on. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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