dinner

[din-er]

noun

1. the main meal of the day, eaten in the evening or at midday.

2. a formal meal in honor of some person or occasion.

3. table d'hôte.

dinner

/ ˈdɪnə /

noun

1. a meal taken in the evening

2. a meal taken at midday, esp when it is the main meal of the day; lunch

3. 1. a formal evening meal, as of a club, society, etc

   2. a public banquet in honour of someone or something

4. a complete meal at a fixed price in a restaurant; table d'hôte

5. (modifier) of, relating to, or used at dinner

   dinner plate

   dinner table

   dinner hour

6. informal,  (usually passive) to do for, overpower, or outdo

Other Word Forms

• dinnerless adjective
• predinner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dinner¹

1250–1300; Middle English diner < Old French disner (noun use of v.); dine

Word History and Origins

Origin of dinner¹

C13: from Old French disner; see _dine

Example Sentences

Man-su is grilling up a late-summer dinner for his family: expensive eel, a thank-you gift for his “years of hard work and dedication” to the paper manufacturing company he works for.

From Salon

On the agenda are an intense morning workout, dinner with loved ones at a Filipino restaurant that reminds him of home, and a cup of boba at the park.

From Los Angeles Times

"When other fish get caught in those nets they sort of flail and it sends out a vibration underwater, sort of like ringing the dinner bell," says Prof Pepin-Neff.

From BBC

I’ll get a baked potato or mashed potatoes, a salad, pick up a bottle of natural wine and then go home and make dinner for myself and Bobby.

From Los Angeles Times

Briones accepted regular trips to Las Vegas with room accommodations, golf reservations, dinners and casino chips for gambling, the complaint said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• banquet 
• feast 
• supper