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dining

noun

Simple meaning

The act of eating a meal, especially dinner

Pronunciation

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dyning

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ˈdaɪnɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The act of eating dinner

  2. Eating dinner as a social function.

  3. Entertaining someone to dinner.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • “The family enjoys dining together at their favorite restaurant.”noun

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  • dining areanounCompound term

    An area arranged for dining.

  • dining carnounCompound term

    A passenger car where food is served in transit.

  • dining companionnounCompound term

    Someone you dine with.

  • dining compartmentnounCompound term

    A passenger car where food is served in transit.

  • dining-hallnounCompound term

    A large room at a college or university.

  • dining-roomnounCompound term

    A room used for dining.

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