dine-in

adjective

ˈdīn-ˈin 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

The offer is valid via the drive-thru and in-restaurant for dine-in, pickup or delivery. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The restaurant is expected to reopen for dine-in next week, but due to staffing will operate at limited capacity. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

The multiplex will offer Alamo Drafthouse’s signature dine-in services and the complex will retain 35mm capabilities to showcase archival film prints and house several premium format screens, including 70mm auditoriums. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2026

The Cinerama Dome will not offer Alamo Drafthouse’s signature dine-in experience. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dine-in

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