dinner
noun
the main meal of the day, eaten in the evening or at midday.
dinners
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pluralof dinner.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But she is pleased that staying at home means she will still be able to have her mum and dad's cooked dinners.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I had already picked up a white onion, although an onion is hardly a binding commitment; so many good dinners begin that way.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Marlene Cooper has paid $100 a week to get a box of five meals from Blue Apron for the last decade, delighting in dinners like chicken enchilada skillet and cilantro paneer and chickpea curry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
With life lessons learned among the bees, communal dinners, and music, King not only helps her gradually integrate into the community, but also passes on his leadership role to her.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
We stack our unfinished dinners in the fridge.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
