: 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

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Zaxby’s in Fort Worth will have both dine-in and drive-thru options. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025 But Great Wall — which also offers a regular menu with dine-in, takeout and delivery — was surviving. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2025 This new location will be a full-service, dine-in Slows Bar BQ with carryout, third-party delivery and catering. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine-in

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Sep. 2025.

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