: 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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Other awards include a $25 dine-in credit, $10 off a $40 purchase and $5 off $25 purchase (offers good for dine-in, takeout, or delivery). Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025 The restaurant also has some inside and patio seating, and customers can order their food for dine-in or takeout at the counter. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025 The current crop of amenities are mostly luxe offerings that make the experience more expensive, like Imax or dine-in theaters, which could be a tough sell if the economy continues to teeter. William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025 Shop for certified halal food inside the grocery store, then make your way back to the restaurant that offers takeout, delivery and even a few tables to dine-in on Middle Eastern cuisine. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine-in

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First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Apr. 2025.

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