Dine

Pronunciation: /daɪn/

Definitions of dine

noun a formal evening meal, typically one in which guests are entertained

Example Sentences

A1 I like to dine out with my friends.

A2 She enjoys dining at fancy restaurants.

B1 The hotel offers a variety of dining options.

B2 Fine dining is a popular choice for special occasions.

C1 The cruise ship has multiple dining venues to choose from.

C2 He is a connoisseur of fine dining experiences.

verb to eat dinner

Example Sentences

A1 I like to dine at home with my family.

A2 She often dines out with her friends on weekends.

B1 The couple decided to dine at a fancy restaurant for their anniversary.

B2 We dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant during our vacation in Paris.

C1 As a food critic, he has dined at some of the best restaurants in the world.

C2 The ambassador dined with foreign dignitaries at the state banquet.

Examples of dine in a Sentence

formal We will dine at the finest restaurant in town for our anniversary.

informal Let's dine out tonight instead of cooking at home.

slang I'm craving some good grub, let's go dine at that new spot.

figurative The idea of dining with the enemy makes me uneasy.

Grammatical Forms of dine

• past tense: dined
• plural: dine
• comparative: more dine
• superlative: most dine
• present tense: dine
• future tense: will dine
• perfect tense: have dined
• continuous tense: is dining
• singular: dines
• positive degree: dine
• infinitive: to dine
• gerund: dining
• participle: dining

Origin and Evolution of dine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'dine' originated from the Old French word 'disner' which meant 'to have the first meal of the day'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dine' evolved to refer to the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. It is now commonly used to mean having a meal, regardless of the time of day.