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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As 60 Minutes Australia shared in an update, Travis had lived a pampered life with Herold, dining on lobster and drinking from a wine glass.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 18 June 2025
Whether watching the spectacle or simply dining on one of the dinner cruises available throughout summer, Québec’s southeastern regions offer an abundance of ways to enjoy great food, all set against stunning landscapes.
—Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Tour the Lighthouse, observe wildlife in their natural habitat in the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, hunt for shells along the beach, dine on a picnic lunch, play on the lawns around the Lighthouse, and simply have a good time.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
Among the perks offered via the Sapphire Reserve will be a special dinner event in New York, where cardmembers can dine on the court at Madison Square Garden, joined by Knicks legends.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 18 June 2025
Whether watching the spectacle or simply dining on one of the dinner cruises available throughout summer, Québec’s southeastern regions offer an abundance of ways to enjoy great food, all set against stunning landscapes.
—Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Tour the Lighthouse, observe wildlife in their natural habitat in the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, hunt for shells along the beach, dine on a picnic lunch, play on the lawns around the Lighthouse, and simply have a good time.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
Among the perks offered via the Sapphire Reserve will be a special dinner event in New York, where cardmembers can dine on the court at Madison Square Garden, joined by Knicks legends.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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