dinners

plural of dinner
as in banquets
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment there will be a celebratory dinner at a local restaurant for the entire team

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Recent Examples of dinners Taylor described team dinners, practice rounds and visits to the course as opportunities to build those relationships before the competition begins. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The shows may be the official business of the week, but once the lights go down, the calendar fills up with store cocktails, intimate dinners, afterparties, brand activations and blockbuster raves — most of the time, all on the same night. Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 This take-out staple is easy enough to recreate at home and fantastic for family dinners. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Slow cookers can make everything from soups and stews to weeknight dinners, game-day favorites and even meals for a crowd with minimal prep. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 To experience the Filipino tradition of long, leisurely communal dinners, reserve Perso’s signature Chef’s Table. Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 With money in our pockets, Gilda and I started going out for dinners at a chic restaurant in the Windsor Arms Hotel called Three Small Rooms. Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 The property also has a private landing stage, from which canal tours and even floating dinners can be arranged. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Cannellini-Bean and Greens Stew This hearty and healthy one-pot dish is sure to be on endless repeat for future dinners. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • The clubhouse had undergone an extensive renovation about two years ago and is the part of the facility where community banquets are held, the mayor noted.
    Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Plenty of photos and reels come from moving-up ceremonies, sports banquets, and firsts.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • At village panigiria, the communal feasts held for religious holidays, music, and dancing continue long after church.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • These prejudices, combined with the establishment of Italian churches and feasts, led to the belief that Italian immigrants clung too strongly to the traditions of their homeland and refused to assimilate into American culture.
    Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Dinners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinners. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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