: 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

Examples of dine-in in a Sentence

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Denny's: Before, during and after the big game – and through Tuesday – get $10 off any $30 order for dine-in or takeout; appetizers include Boneless Wings, Chicken Tenders, Nachos, and Mozzarella Sticks. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 Niccol, who started at Starbucks in September, is seeking to make the company’s thousands of coffee shops more of a destination again, including new ceramic mugs for dine-in customers and macchiato art. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025 The offer is available for dine-in and in-person takeout only, the company said in a news release. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025 Rivera says another dine-in location in Pines is on the horizon, so stay tuned. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dine-in 

Word History

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 20 Feb. 2025.

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