dine
verb (used without object)
to eat the principal meal of the day; have dinner.
dining
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present participleof dine.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There was a reason these contraptions belonged to the Chili’s end of the dining spectrum.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Atlanta-based Inspire was formed in 2018 when Arby’s combined with Buffalo Wild Wings as part of a strategy to win consumers across a range of dining occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The dining area continues the breezy beach aesthetic, with a large wooden table and multiple seating areas providing plenty of space for entertaining.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The push reflects the restaurant chain’s effort to capture more group dining occasions as inflation-weary consumers scrutinize spending.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
I’d seen them on occasion in the dining hall, and we’d bumped into one another at the library, I was almost certain.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
