B2verbformalfoodtravel
US/daɪn/
UK/daɪn/
to eat dinner, especially in a restaurant or as part of a formal event
In context
We dined at a small Italian restaurant near the hotel last night.
Guests can dine on the terrace when the weather is warm.
The CEO will dine with the visiting clients after the meeting.
Words that go with dine
verb + adverb
- dine outThey like to dine out at least once a week.
- dine inWould you like to dine in or take your food to go?
verb + preposition
- dine atWe dined at the hotel restaurant on our first evening.
- dine withI am dining with a client tonight, so I will miss the call.
- dine onThe guests dined on grilled salmon and fresh vegetables.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
dine a mealCorrect: have a meal