dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home

see also:

dine out on

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McDonald’s troubles are part of broader economic issues affecting all dining chains, with rising food prices causing customers to dine out less. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Surveys of consumer sentiment and presidential approval polls continue to drift lower even as household spending on extras such as travel and dining out remains steady. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026

There are several options for dining out in the town, starting with the restaurants and cafes that flank the village green a two-minute walk away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

There are a variety of rewards credit cards that earn flat-rate or bonus category rewards on everyday spending, from groceries to gas to dining out. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dine out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout