dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home
Phrases
dine out on
: to use as a subject for dining table conversation

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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As costs continue to rise, will dining out becomes a luxury experience rather than an everyday option? Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 The couple were active in the community, dining out and shopping at Whole Foods. Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 And your votes mean just as much to your fellow locals and Orlando visitors who count on your intel for their choices when dining out, which is a real luxury for many people these days. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025 The mother-son duo was seen dining out and participating in a variety of activities, including swimming, playing card games and golfing. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine out

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dine out was in 1736

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“Dine out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20out. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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