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

This seven-story building in the heart of downtown contains several museums, a living reef aquarium, and Six and Sky Rooftop Grille, where guests can take in splendid views of the Roanoke Valley while dining on seafood and steak. —Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Take Out The Trash Since roaches will dine on food scraps, make sure to empty trash cans around the house regularly and don't let trash sit. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026

The Omani prawns are a signature dish, and local businesspeople pop in for tête-à-têtes while dining on the express lunch menu. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026

Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects. —Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026

Rhymes for dine on

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