: 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

Examples of dine-in in a Sentence

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The offer is dine-in only and may vary by restaurant. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 June 2026 All dine-in and carry-out at the Gold Coast Lou Malnati's has been stopped, but delivery is still available through a temporary kitchen that is being operated by the restaurant's current kitchen staff, the company said. Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 19 June 2026 As pizza carryout and delivery grew in popularity, Pizza Hut was saddled with large, dine-in restaurants. ABC News, 16 June 2026 Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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