dine out

verb

dined out; dining out; dines out

intransitive verb

: to eat a meal away from home
Phrases
dine out on
: to use as a subject for dining table conversation

Examples of dine out in a Sentence

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Decision fatigue is real, and a cluttered home means spending more money on dining out, takeout, and convenience purchases. Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Whether dining out or ordering in, the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card is a good fit for no annual fee. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 May 2025 Learn more Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card The Venture X is a straightforward, well-rounded card for everyday use—for dining out or, honestly, whatever life brings. Chris Dong, Saveur, 8 May 2025 Over the past decade, the cost of dining out or eating in has risen by more than 56% in the New York City metropolitan area — approximately 10% higher than the national average — according to a report on the cost of living in the city released Thursday by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine out

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dine out was in 1736

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“Dine out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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