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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Our expert take The American Express Gold Card is great for earning valuable Membership Rewards® points on dining out and at U.S. supermarkets. Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 For perspective, Americans spend $141 per month on cell phone bills, $300 on dining out, and $734 on car payments. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 The rival chains have added more value offerings to their menus in recent months as consumers cut back on dining out amid inflationary pressure on their wallets. Daniel Wine, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024 If dining out for Christmas or finding takeout to bring home is on your wish list, some area restaurants and resorts are ready to help. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dine out 

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Dec. 2024.

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