dine out
Britishverb
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to dine away from home, esp in a restaurant
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(foll by on) to have dinner at the expense of someone else mainly for the sake of one's knowledge or conversation about (a subject or story)
Example Sentences
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The new drug has allowed her to see shows in London's West End, dine out at restaurants, attend the Chelsea Flower Show and visit family in Ireland.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
People dine out more or buy more takeout when they are confident about the economy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
No one likes to feel rushed when they dine out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
I look forward to my favorite local drag cabaret’s adaptation for its brunch performances, if anybody I know can afford to dine out whenever that comes together and manage to chew with mouths closed.
From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025
In the intervals of business conclaves in the city, trips to Pittsburgh and elsewhere, Napier continued to cultivate Mr. Roderick Taylor despite that gentleman's refusal to lunch out, or to dine out.
From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth
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