dined; dining
: to take dinner
—often used with on
dine on pasta
: to give a dinner to
wined her and dined her
Examples of dine in a Sentence
Verb
We'll be dining at six o'clock.
She likes to dine at expensive restaurants.
I will be dining alone tonight.
We hope you have an enjoyable dining experience.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Disney World’s hardest dining reservations to get in 2026 originally appeared on The World of Spark.
—Carly Neil, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
In the local area, check out wineries and craft breweries, hike in the snow, enjoy music, film and theater performances; dine at local restaurants, visit art galleries and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Living spaces in the Palm Suites have dining tables and wet bars, while those in the Paradise Suites are outfitted with microwaves and island seating.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Disney World’s hardest dining reservations to get in 2026 originally appeared on The World of Spark.
—Carly Neil, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Noun
Adults ages 21-64 dine for $50, adults 65 and older for $30, individuals 13-20 for $35 and children 6-12 for $20.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
In the local area, check out wineries and craft breweries, hike in the snow, enjoy music, film and theater performances; dine at local restaurants, visit art galleries and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dine
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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