dine on
phrasal verb
dined on; dining on; dines on
somewhat formal
: to eat (something) for dinner
We dined on pasta and fresh vegetables.
They dined on chicken every day for a month.
animals dining on fruits, leaves, and insects
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Attendees are encouraged to grab takeout from village restaurants or dine on the outside patios to enjoy these special summer nights.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
If staying in Ravello, head to the nearby village of Scala to dine on the terrace of Trattoria da Lorenzo for fresh seafood and thoughtful wine pairings.
—Joyce Falcone, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
Broadnax is not the only city leader who regularly dined on taxpayer dollars in what appears to be a violation of city policy, the Statesman review found.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
During an Original Cajun Food Tour, guests will be treated to lengthy tales about the history of the Acadian people, with opportunities to dine on local staples like gumbo and king cake throughout the day.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
If staying in Ravello, head to the nearby village of Scala to dine on the terrace of Trattoria da Lorenzo for fresh seafood and thoughtful wine pairings.
—Joyce Falcone, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
Broadnax is not the only city leader who regularly dined on taxpayer dollars in what appears to be a violation of city policy, the Statesman review found.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
During an Original Cajun Food Tour, guests will be treated to lengthy tales about the history of the Acadian people, with opportunities to dine on local staples like gumbo and king cake throughout the day.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dine on
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“Dine on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20on. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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