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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But with only a few dozen stores in the U.S., experiencing the joys of using their small pencils, dining on Swedish meatballs, and leaving with an iconic blue IKEA tote bag might be just out of reach for you.
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 26 July 2025
Attendees are encouraged to grab takeout from village restaurants or dine on the outside patios to enjoy these special summer nights.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Foodies can dine on the best of French cuisine at a Tale of Two Terroirs Wine Dinner.
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
Their ceremony was held in the hilltop location of Anacapri, while dinner was held at the famed Lido del Faro where guests dined on gamberi crudi, lobster, tomato pasta, and local sea bream.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 26 July 2025
Attendees are encouraged to grab takeout from village restaurants or dine on the outside patios to enjoy these special summer nights.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Foodies can dine on the best of French cuisine at a Tale of Two Terroirs Wine Dinner.
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
Their ceremony was held in the hilltop location of Anacapri, while dinner was held at the famed Lido del Faro where guests dined on gamberi crudi, lobster, tomato pasta, and local sea bream.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025
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“Dine on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine%20on. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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