dine on

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

Recent Examples on the Web

While dining on Sunday nights, visitors can watch the sky above them change colors on the restaurant patio while listening to live music. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

As is customary on Grylls’ shows, guests dine on animals found during their escapades – each far less appetizing than loaves of bread or fish. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

San Sebastián, while still being a land of late lunches compared to most of the world, dines on the early side for Spain, in large part due to its proximity to France. — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

For example, there are many places to dine on readily available fresh seafood, and options for boating, wildlife, biking, and fishing excursions. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for dine on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon