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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Shop for stylish clothing and home goods, dine on the elegant rooftop patio of Pescado, and stay at The Pearl Hotel.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Here’s your definitive guide to exploring Lithuania’s amber culture, from must-visit museums and artisan boutiques to the best places to stay and dine on your discovery journey for your own amber heirloom.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The host, who provided the voice of Gossip Girl during the aughts series, returned to the series' narration style to highlight what the SAG guests were dining on during Sunday's ceremony.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The popular Calgary chef Glen Manzer conceived the menu, and guests dine on flavorful, unfussy northern Italian fare at a mix of high-top and regular tables backed by long leather banquettes.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Here’s your definitive guide to exploring Lithuania’s amber culture, from must-visit museums and artisan boutiques to the best places to stay and dine on your discovery journey for your own amber heirloom.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The host, who provided the voice of Gossip Girl during the aughts series, returned to the series' narration style to highlight what the SAG guests were dining on during Sunday's ceremony.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The popular Calgary chef Glen Manzer conceived the menu, and guests dine on flavorful, unfussy northern Italian fare at a mix of high-top and regular tables backed by long leather banquettes.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dine on
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“Dine on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20on. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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