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

The full wants category isn’t available for treats alone, since dining out, entertainment, travel and other optional expenses compete for the same dollars. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Likewise, tipping can make settling up uncomfortable when dining out with friends. — CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Consumers have been dining out less frequently to save money, which has intensified competition between eateries. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 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

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