dine on
phrasal verb
dined on; dining on; dines on
somewhat formal
: to eat (something) for dinner
We dined on pasta and fresh vegetables.
They dined on chicken every day for a month.
animals dining on fruits, leaves, and insects
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Today the Horseshoe’s stage sits empty as Disneyland visitors dine on chicken tenders and mini corn dogs.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Come here with a group or date to dine on harissa feta sticks, butter lobster pasta and order a round of martinis to toast — there are six delightful options to choose from.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The 41,525 fans that’ll pack the stadium each game can also dine on brand-new food options at concession stands inside.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
For now, we’re left to dine on reheated leftovers.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Come here with a group or date to dine on harissa feta sticks, butter lobster pasta and order a round of martinis to toast — there are six delightful options to choose from.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The 41,525 fans that’ll pack the stadium each game can also dine on brand-new food options at concession stands inside.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
For now, we’re left to dine on reheated leftovers.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dine on
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“Dine on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20on. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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