dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out
Synonyms of dine outnext

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home

see also dine out on

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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Like rival PepsiCo, Coke has seen demand for its drinks fall as budget-conscious shoppers try to save more on their grocery bills and dine out less frequently. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 For instance, cooking nutritious meals (and dining out less) is easier when your kitchen pantry is organized with bins and stackable airtight containers. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 However, the loud music combined with the lack of sound-absorbing materials in restaurants have made dining out a stressful event. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 In the years since, food and labor expenses have risen, and consumer behavior has shifted, as fewer people are choosing to dine out. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 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 12 Feb. 2026.

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