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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Up to 3500 patrons dine on Mexican cuisine daily, but a large part of the appeal is the show. Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Explore the mangroves by kayak, hunt for shark teeth on the beaches, or dine on the waterfront. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 On Friday, June 26, the group met for bowling at Bowl Incline and dined on a poké station and cannoli from Azzara’s. Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 For breakfast, order in-suite or dine on the deck at Pier 12, which dishes up seafood the rest of the day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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