Dine out
verb
To have a meal in a restaurant instead of eating at home.
Once a month, they like to dine out at a fancy Italian restaurant.
Often appears as...
- dine out with friends
- dine out at a restaurant
verb
To repeat a story or an experience especially in order to gain attention or advantage.
He could dine out on that story for years, always amusing his friends with the tale.
Often appears as...
- dine out on a story
- dine out on an experience
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
verb
To have a meal in a restaurant instead of eating at home.
Once a month, they like to dine out at a fancy Italian restaurant.
Often appears as...
- dine out with friends
- dine out at a restaurant
verb
To repeat a story or an experience especially in order to gain attention or advantage.
He could dine out on that story for years, always amusing his friends with the tale.
Often appears as...
- dine out on a story
- dine out on an experience
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Activity
Eating out often involves social interaction, such as family gatherings or meeting friends.
They planned to dine out and catch up on old times.
Pro Tip 2/3Special Occasions
People dine out to celebrate special events like birthdays or anniversaries.
For their anniversary, they decided to dine out at a waterfront restaurant.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Experience
Dining out can be a way to experience different cultures through cuisine.
While in France, they wanted to dine out to try authentic French dishes.
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