dine out

verb

1. to dine away from home, esp in a restaurant

2. (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

Whether you’re shopping at a neighborhood market or dining out, a protein once prized for its health benefits is inching out of reach for many working families.

From Salon

“Homes are how people save money in South Korea. But if people’s savings are suddenly halved, who’s going to be spending money on things like dining out?”

From Los Angeles Times

“The lockdown of restaurants followed by a reduced interest in dining out led restaurateurs and chefs to pivot from open kitchens to sandwich counters.”

From Salon

I eat differently at different times of the year, when healing from illness, and while dining out or celebrating a special occasion.

From Salon

The report says that in five of the last six years, women are spending a greater share of their earnings on nonessential goods like clothes, dining out or entertainment.

From Salon