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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Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Here’s a guy who used to dine out seven nights a week. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026 In the video, the couple dined out at multiple restaurants, revisited the scene of Jonas' 18th birthday celebrations and took a dip in a waterfall. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Starting with rewards, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card is one of the best credit cards for dining out and spending at drugstores. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dine out

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Apr. 2026.

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