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 However, the best part, by far, has been the return of family dinners. Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Key Takeaways Avoid salt, which can be hidden in high amounts in pizza, deli meats, and frozen dinners. Karen Shackelford, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026 The dress’ preppy and polished look is primed for all sorts of summer occasions — from casual backyard barbecues to dinners out on vacation. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Elin prepared the the island for us… amazing dinners, amazing parties. Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 For those seeking a break from traditional dining, head to Ike, a sleek and sophisticated Asian-fusion restaurant ideal for more elevated dinners. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 But that’s not the only reason to celebrate—the sun and school are out, which means beach trips, patio dinners, and warm weather treats. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026 With summer still offering plenty of opportunities for vacations, rooftop dinners, weddings and weekend getaways, there's no better time to experiment. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 There are candlelit dinners, with flowers filling every corner of each room. Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinners
Noun
  • Few designers would argue that the buzz surrounding Caviar Kaspia Los Angeles comes down to its banquets, or that il Buco earned its place as a New York institution because of its table settings.
    Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • Fiona Clare and fellow British couturier Anna Valentine have been the two designers Queen Camilla frequently wears for daytime royal engagements, as well as banquets and evening events.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • The hotel also has a brick pizza oven and outdoor grills for feasts around the pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Sunshine all day, cool breezes at night, board games after homemade feasts.
    Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 5 July 2026

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