: 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 available all day for dine-in only at participating locations. Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025 Most offers require a valid military ID and are available for dine-in only on November 11th. Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025 Many offers are limited to dine-in guests as well. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025 Offer good on food and non-alcoholic beverages only and valid for up to 8 people for dine-in and takeout orders; excludes online or third-party delivery orders. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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