dine on

phrasal verb

dined on; dining on; dines on

somewhat formal

: to eat (something) for dinner

We dined on pasta and fresh vegetables.

They dined on chicken every day for a month.

animals dining on fruits, leaves, and insects

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The foursome also dined on fries, among other dishes. —

Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025 Guests danced to live music by 80s rock band Weird Science and dined on a buffet dinner by chef Charles Bryant of Towson Tavern. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2025 The big picture: Fans in the suites, which are the most expensive seats for the game, can also dine on sushi platters, said representatives with Sodexo Live, which operates the food and beverage program at the Caesars Superdome. —

Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025 Drawers held letters her father sent home during World War II and the family dined on a table and linens that had been with them for nearly a century. —

Matt Friedman, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dine on