dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out
Synonyms of dine outnext

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home
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Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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Unlike dining out at home, cruise tipping policies vary widely by brand and assumptions can lead to mistakes. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Broadly, the restaurant industry has seen same-store sales weaken over the last two years as consumers dine out less often to save money. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 July 2026 People dining out in Florida should see fewer surprises when their check arrives beginning July 1. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Those are returns that almost any other pro would dine out on. Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 26 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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