Dinnering: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
dinnering
[ หdษชnษrษชล ]
meal preparation
The term 'dinnering' refers to the act of preparing or having dinner. While it is not commonly used in modern English, it could imply the ongoing process of dining or the habits surrounding meals in the evening. It encompasses both the act of eating dinner and the social or familial interactions that accompany the meal. This term can also relate to the setting and atmosphere created during dinner time, emphasizing the experience rather than just the food.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We spend hours dinnering together as a family.
- She enjoys dinnering at upscale restaurants on weekends.
- After dinnering, we often enjoy dessert and coffee.
Translations
Translations of the word "dinnering" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jantar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเคค เคเคพ เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Abendessen
๐ฎ๐ฉ makan malam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตัะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ kolacja
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใผ
๐ซ๐ท dรฎner
๐ช๐ธ cena
๐น๐ท akลam yemeฤi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุดุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ veฤeลe
๐ธ๐ฐ veฤera
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ค
๐ธ๐ฎ veฤerja
๐ฎ๐ธ kvรถldmatur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัะบั ะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแจแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลam yemษyi
๐ฒ๐ฝ cena
Etymology
The word 'dinner' originates from the Old French term 'disner', which means 'to have breakfast' or 'to break a fast'. This is derived from the Latin word 'disjejunare', meaning 'to break fast'. Historically, 'dinner' referred to the first meal of the day, typically consumed in the early afternoon. Over time, the meaning shifted to denote the main meal, often eaten in the evening in contemporary cultures. With the evolution of meal patterns, 'dinner' became associated with social gatherings and family traditions, reinforcing its significance in various cultures. The verb form 'dinnering' appears to be a modern, informal adaptation reflecting the ongoing nature of mealtime interactions and customs, capturing both the act of eating and the essence of shared moments during meals.