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

According to Freedom Debt Relief's survey, 41% of respondents have stopped dining out or ordering delivery, while 40% have eliminated unnecessary online shopping. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Wendy’s has been battling a number of issues that hurt its bottom line, including consumers cutting back on dining out, higher beef prices and value offerings that aren’t bringing people in. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

True to form for a town that loves theater, dining out here is extremely atmospheric and full of artistic flair. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

The cloth napkin, found at most upscale restaurants, has its own set of rules, and avoiding common mistakes can make dining out more enjoyable for everyone at the table, including the people serving you. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 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