dined; dining
: to take dinner
—often used with on
dine on pasta
: to give a dinner to
wined her and dined her
Examples of dine in a Sentence
Verb
We'll be dining at six o'clock.
She likes to dine at expensive restaurants.
I will be dining alone tonight.
We hope you have an enjoyable dining experience.
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Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Infantino has appeared at Trump's rallies, dined with him at Davos, and even presented him with a replica of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy — now displayed in the Oval Office.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Here’s what should be on your must-view list and where to drink/dine after the show.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Family Eats, Cool Treats & Local Flavor Fuel your beach day with a seaside meal at local favorites like Beach House or Lucky Fish, where ocean breezes and family-friendly menus make dining a breeze.
—Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Infantino has appeared at Trump's rallies, dined with him at Davos, and even presented him with a replica of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy — now displayed in the Oval Office.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Noun
Feed him for Father’s Day Where to Father’s Day dine and drink with the dads in your life?
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Here’s what should be on your must-view list and where to drink/dine after the show.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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