dine on

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

Examples of dine on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Takeout is a major driver for Mo’ Bettahs’ business model, but many customers dine on-site. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

One of the best ways to celebrate this precious season is by spending plenty of afternoons dining on patios around metro Atlanta. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Dragons love to dine on large animals like buffaloes, especially ones that don’t cover receivers well. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

That said, dining on sustainable seafood here still isn't a given. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for dine on

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