noun
dining
DEYE-nihng
noun
1
The act of eating a meal, especially as a social occasion.
"The hotel offers fine dining overlooking the harbour."
"They spent the evening dining with old friends."
2
Hosting or entertaining someone with a meal.
"The company was dining important clients at the new restaurant."
How to Use Dining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEating a meal, usually a more formal or social one rather than a quick bite.
Common pairings
fine dining
dining room
dining out
casual dining
Word Forms
dinings plural
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The hotel offers fine _____ overlooking the harbour.