Phrase guide

dine out

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To have dinner away from one's house, usually at a restaurant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eat out

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

eat at a restaurant or at somebody else's home

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eat out

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: eat

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