Dine: meaning, definitions and examples

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dine

[ daɪn ]

^{Context #1}

eating

To eat dinner.

Synonyms

consume, eat, feast

Examples of usage

Let's dine at that new restaurant tonight.
She dined with her colleagues after the conference.

^{Context #2}

formal meal

A formal evening meal, typically one in which a main course is served.

Synonyms

banquet, feast, meal

Examples of usage

The hotel offers a fine dining experience for its guests.
They had a romantic candlelit dine by the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "dine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jantar

🇮🇳 डाइन

🇩🇪 speisen

🇮🇩 makan

🇺🇦 вечеряти

🇵🇱 jeść

🇯🇵 食事をする

🇫🇷 dîner

🇪🇸 cenar

🇹🇷 yemek yemek

🇰🇷 식사하다

🇸🇦 يتناول الطعام

🇨🇿 večeřet

🇸🇰 večerať

🇨🇳 用餐

🇸🇮 večerjati

🇮🇸 borða kvöldmat

🇰🇿 кешкі ас ішу

🇬🇪 ვახშამი

🇦🇿 nahar etmək

🇲🇽 cenar

Word origin

The word 'dine' originated from the Old French word 'diner', meaning 'to have dinner'. It has evolved over time to refer to both the act of eating dinner and a formal evening meal. The concept of dining has been an integral part of social gatherings and celebrations throughout history, with different cultures adding their own traditions and customs to the practice.