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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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
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme aimed to protect jobs in the hospitality sector during the coronavirus pandemic by encouraging people to dine out.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024
They dine out at five-star restaurants and hold long, lavish lunches on lawns crowded with Hummers, BMWs and increasingly popular ATVs.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024
I intend to dine out that evening, for I know there will be no standing the row!
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James
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