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
Examples of dine on in a Sentence
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Volo Restaurant Wine Bar in Roscoe Village Impress your date with an intimate night out dining on flatbreads and charcuterie boards in cozy outdoor cabanas at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar, all underneath twinkling lights once the sun sets.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2024
Here, guests can dine on authentic Greek cuisine while looking out at the Acropolis, lit up every night for your viewing pleasure.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
The couple dined on the patio at The Ivy in Beverly Hills, California, an iconic celebrity hangout.
—Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Celebrity Cruises' 5-night Bahamas and Mexico Duration: Five nights
What to expect: Cruisers board the 2,218-passenger Celebrity Summit in Miami and head to Nassau, Bahamas, for a day of relaxing beaches, duty-free shopping, and dining on the local specialty, conch fritters.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
Guests dined on an array of food options and enjoyed a custom drink menu, which, of course, featured espresso martinis, presumably in honor of Carpenter's new single, which is currently charting at the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Moms get a complimentary, limited-edition stemless wine glass when dining on Saturday or Sunday (while supplies last).
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
Mom's get a complimentary, limited-edition stemless wine glass when dining on Saturday or Sunday (while supplies last).
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The party then dined on steak paired with shrimp and grits, with muffuletta for a late-night snack before dancing the night away.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2024
Here, guests can dine on authentic Greek cuisine while looking out at the Acropolis, lit up every night for your viewing pleasure.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
The couple dined on the patio at The Ivy in Beverly Hills, California, an iconic celebrity hangout.
—Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Celebrity Cruises' 5-night Bahamas and Mexico Duration: Five nights
What to expect: Cruisers board the 2,218-passenger Celebrity Summit in Miami and head to Nassau, Bahamas, for a day of relaxing beaches, duty-free shopping, and dining on the local specialty, conch fritters.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
Guests dined on an array of food options and enjoyed a custom drink menu, which, of course, featured espresso martinis, presumably in honor of Carpenter's new single, which is currently charting at the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Moms get a complimentary, limited-edition stemless wine glass when dining on Saturday or Sunday (while supplies last).
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
Mom's get a complimentary, limited-edition stemless wine glass when dining on Saturday or Sunday (while supplies last).
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The party then dined on steak paired with shrimp and grits, with muffuletta for a late-night snack before dancing the night away.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
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“Dine on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20on. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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