dine on
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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For a rejuvenating trip with your girlfriends, plan to relax in the resort's outdoor soaking tubs and dine on farm-fresh meals during your stay.
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Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
In 2026, the Americans are competing at home, in their own time zones, before their own fans and families, while dining on a familiar cuisine.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
Take Out The Trash Since roaches will dine on food scraps, make sure to empty trash cans around the house regularly and don't let trash sit.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
The Omani prawns are a signature dish, and local businesspeople pop in for tête-à-têtes while dining on the express lunch menu.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
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Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
In 2026, the Americans are competing at home, in their own time zones, before their own fans and families, while dining on a familiar cuisine.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
Take Out The Trash Since roaches will dine on food scraps, make sure to empty trash cans around the house regularly and don't let trash sit.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
The Omani prawns are a signature dish, and local businesspeople pop in for tête-à-têtes while dining on the express lunch menu.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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