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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James frequently posted videos of himself and Kirkconnell dining out and sampling different dishes on his Instagram while the couple was together. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025 But Starbucks is only the first of several restaurant companies set to report in the coming weeks, and investors are anticipating improving demand for dining out. Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025 Best Toys & Activities for Dining Out with Kids These creative tips from chefs show how dining out can be both fun and engaging for kids. Lanee Lee, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 When dining out, bring a glass or metal container from home for leftovers. Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025 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 2 Feb. 2025.

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