dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home
Phrases
dine out on
: to use as a subject for dining table conversation

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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Shoppers under 28 years old spend 7 percent more on apparel and shoes and 10 percent less on dining out than their older counterparts. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 Others have announced hours and menus for folks looking to dine out on the holiday. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025 Elevated takes on Midwest comfort mean everyone can find something to love here, from kids dining out with their folks to girls grabbing brunch to couples celebrating something special. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025 This uncomfortable truth sharpened recently when a friend shared her pet peeve about cell phones on the table when dining out with companions. Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine out

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dine out was in 1736

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“Dine out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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