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
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In the evening, dine on garden-fresh soups, tasty burgers, and cooked-to-order steaks.
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Lee was raised on Oahu, where her family dined on fresh poke at least once a week.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The name feels supremely fitting for the location, a colorful Caribbean manor on a hilltop where guests can dine on a breezy patio overlooking the bay.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
As a special thank-you, Rewards Members who dine on Mother’s Day will receive $5 off their next purchase of $25 or more, valid May 11-31.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Lee was raised on Oahu, where her family dined on fresh poke at least once a week.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The name feels supremely fitting for the location, a colorful Caribbean manor on a hilltop where guests can dine on a breezy patio overlooking the bay.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
As a special thank-you, Rewards Members who dine on Mother’s Day will receive $5 off their next purchase of $25 or more, valid May 11-31.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Dine on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20on. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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