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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Even when dining on the patio, the cuisine is exceptional, which comes as no surprise since Seabourn is a member of the famous culinary Chaîne des Rôtisseurs association.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Some dined on lunch at its Silo restaurant, while others worked on laptops in nearby chairs.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Sally of Evanston and Lori of Chicago, who did not want their last names used, dined on crepes as the family related their story.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Takeout is a significant aspect of the business model, but customers also can dine on site.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Some dined on lunch at its Silo restaurant, while others worked on laptops in nearby chairs.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Sally of Evanston and Lori of Chicago, who did not want their last names used, dined on crepes as the family related their story.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Takeout is a significant aspect of the business model, but customers also can dine on site.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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 17 Feb. 2026.
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