dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out
Synonyms of dine outnext

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home
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Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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If all dining out is an act of trust, kappo is the most intimate. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 On Mother’s Day, Americans go all out with gift-buying and dining out to honor the women in their lives. Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 Unlike dining out or ordering takeout, the etiquette around tipping for flower delivery isn’t always clear-cut. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026 With the clock ticking before hitting the race with the all-new Cadillac team, Checo was spotted dining out Wednesday night with Related Group chair Jorge Pérez at Brickell Key’s newest hot spot, The Mexican. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dine out

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dine out was in 1736

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“Dine out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20out. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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