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

Recent Examples on the Web If basil conjures romantic dreams of dining on a hilly Tuscan terrace, then join the throngs of others who find basil to be, if not No. 1, then right up there as the most popular summer-grown herb in America. —

Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024 Ahead of the Saturday ceremony, a sailing race was held on Friday, followed by welcome drinks and a rehearsal dinner, where guests dined on lobster by the water. —

Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024 Charlotte has a variety of options for those seeking to keep a halal diet, or for those who are simply interested in dining on halal food every once in a while. —

Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2024 That includes a unique experience called Royal Railway Utopia Station, where passengers dine on a virtual train ride while staring at simulated scenery zipping by on giant screens. —

Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for dine on

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