dine on
phrasal verb
dined on; dining on; dines on
somewhat formal
: to eat (something) for dinner
We dined on pasta and fresh vegetables.
They dined on chicken every day for a month.
animals dining on fruits, leaves, and insects
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After a green salad, the world leaders would dine on filet mignon and halibut olympia.
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Chiara Eisner, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Attendees are encouraged to grab takeout from village restaurants or dine on the outside patios to enjoy these special summer nights.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The 40,000 fans that’ll pack the stadium each game can also dine on brand-new food options at concession stands inside.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Aboard the luxury ship, relax poolside in a cabana, enjoy the Ocean Wellness spa, and dine on fresh options ranging from Pan-Asian to French.
—AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
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Chiara Eisner, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Attendees are encouraged to grab takeout from village restaurants or dine on the outside patios to enjoy these special summer nights.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The 40,000 fans that’ll pack the stadium each game can also dine on brand-new food options at concession stands inside.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Aboard the luxury ship, relax poolside in a cabana, enjoy the Ocean Wellness spa, and dine on fresh options ranging from Pan-Asian to French.
—AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dine on
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“Dine on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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