dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home
Phrases
dine out on
: to use as a subject for dining table conversation

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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But Oakley also likes to do many of the things Rosas enjoys, such as dining out. Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 For instance, when dining out, order salad dressing on the side to dip rather than pour it over your whole salad. Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024 Mexico’s low cost of living extends to everyday expenses, such as fresh produce, dining out and travel. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Like attending live theatre, or going to a concert, part of the appeal of dining out is in the unpredictable immediacy of real life. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dine out 

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Dec. 2024.

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