dinner
[ din-er ]
/ ˈdɪn ər /
noun
the main meal of the day, eaten in the evening or at midday.
a formal meal in honor of some person or occasion.
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British Dictionary definitions for dinner
dinner
/ (ˈdɪnə) /
noun
a meal taken in the evening
a meal taken at midday, esp when it is the main meal of the day; lunch
- a formal evening meal, as of a club, society, etc
- a public banquet in honour of someone or something
a complete meal at a fixed price in a restaurant; table d'hôte
(modifier) of, relating to, or used at dinnerdinner plate; dinner table; dinner hour
do like a dinner (usually passive) Australian informal to do for, overpower, or outdo
Word Origin for dinner
C13: from Old French disner; see dine
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