: of, relating to, or selling food or beverages consumed on the premises
a dine-in restaurant
A special that is available for dine-in customers only.
Dine-in seating is limited but smartly arranged.Bob Townsend

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Within 48 hours, D.C. Cobb’s shifted from a dine-in operation to a full-scale delivery service. Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025 The deals can be redeemed by dine-in patrons only and are available for a limited time. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Mellow Mushroom: Pretzel Bites are just $4.20 all week, available for dine-in or online with the code MEL420. Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025 Hooters: Buy 10 wings, get 10 free for dine-in guests; dessert freebies for Hootclub members. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine-in

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dine-in was in 1964

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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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