dining

[US]/dainiŋ/
[UK]/ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. eating, having a meal
v. eating a meal (present participle of dine)

Phrases & Collocations

dining room

dining table

fine dining

casual dining

dining hall

dining out

dining chair

dining car

dining room set

Example Sentences

an intime dining corner.

repair to the dining room.

a dining room suite.

the dining room adjoins a conservatory.

the tiny chichi dining room.

formal dining in the grand manner.

a private dining room

a cafeteria-style student dining hall.

a table in the dining room above.

The kitchen's off the dining room.

a little dining room.

a dining table and four matching chairs

plans to alter the dining hall.

Real-world Examples

To dine, " dine, " is to eat.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

From dining and nightlife to family-centric activities, Aspen's really got it all.

Source: Travel around the world

Chamberlain's office rang to confirm that he is dining here on Friday.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

I'm not dining out with Peter anymore.

Source: BBC Authentic English

From paper goods to the cost of meat, to how often people are dining out.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2022 Collection

Often enough, the establishment you're dining at is the first indicator that your meal is pre-made.

Source: Popular Science Essays

I grab my sandwich, a napkin, and sit down at the dining room table to eat.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

Number three can skate on ice while dining on pineapple.

Source: I love phonics.

But a new discovery would suggest that these Raptors did not dine alone.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

" Ah! they are dining; I will wait" .

Source: Madame Bovary (Part Two)

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