dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home

Phrases

dine out on

: to use as a subject for dining table conversation

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Decision fatigue is real, and a cluttered home means spending more money on dining out, takeout, and convenience purchases. —Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025

Whether dining out or ordering in, the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card is a good fit for no annual fee. —Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 May 2025

Learn more Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card The Venture X is a straightforward, well-rounded card for everyday use—for dining out or, honestly, whatever life brings. —Chris Dong, Saveur, 8 May 2025

Over the past decade, the cost of dining out or eating in has risen by more than 56% in the New York City metropolitan area — approximately 10% higher than the national average — according to a report on the cost of living in the city released Thursday by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. —Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dine out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout