dined; dining
: to take dinner
—often used with on
dine on pasta
: to give a dinner to
wined her and dined her
Examples of dine in a Sentence
Verb
We'll be dining at six o'clock.
She likes to dine at expensive restaurants.
I will be dining alone tonight.
We hope you have an enjoyable dining experience.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
While the seats look similar to normal economy class fixtures, SkyNook makes use of the space between the window seat and the plane’s sidewall, offering enough room to secure a baby carrier or a space for a pet, or to flex as a place to work or dine.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Now Los Angeles Times editor Daniel Hernandez, too, has reported on his meal at Noma LA, even as the paper’s critics declined to dine there.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Children under 12 dine free with a paying adult, and full table participation is required.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
While the seats look similar to normal economy class fixtures, SkyNook makes use of the space between the window seat and the plane’s sidewall, offering enough room to secure a baby carrier or a space for a pet, or to flex as a place to work or dine.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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