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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The June study from LendingTree, a loan marketplace website, looked at the total amount that each state's residents spent on dining out in 2023, including taxes and tips, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025 Groceries and dining out Debt payments – Credit cards, student loans and other loans. Allison Palmer july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025 For Thanksgiving 2023, Garcia expressed her gratitude for her family of four on Instagram, which included images of Danielson and their two kids, as well as shots of Garcia dining out with friends. Kayla Grant, People.com, 9 June 2025 Outdoor dining was a welcome effort for restaurants and customers clamoring to dine out. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 July 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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