dinner
word
/ˈdɪnɝ/
DIN-ner
/dˈɪnɐ/
DIN-uh
Definition
The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening. It can also refer to a formal or special meal event.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in everyday speech and writing. Can be formal or informal depending on context. Often preceded by words like 'have', 'eat', or paired with adjectives like 'big', 'family', or 'formal'. Do not confuse with 'lunch' (midday meal) or 'breakfast' (morning meal).
Spanish: cenaPortuguese (BR): jantarPortuguese (PT): jantarChinese (Simplified): 晚饭 - 晚餐Chinese (Traditional): 晚飯 - 晚餐Hindi: रात्रिभोजArabic: عشاءBengali: রাতের খাবার - ডিনার (আনুষ্ঠানিক)Russian: ужинJapanese: 夕食 - ディナー (正式)Vietnamese: bữa tối - bữa ăn tối (trang trọng)Korean: 저녁 - 만찬 (격식)Turkish: akşam yemeği - ziyafet (resmi)Urdu: رات کا کھانا - ڈنر (رسمی)Indonesian: makan malam - jamuan makan (resmi)
Example Sentences
She cooked a delicious dinner for her family.
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Their anniversary dinner was a big celebration.
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Don't forget to set the table for dinner tonight.
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We have dinner at six o'clock every day.
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We invited friends for dinner on Saturday.
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Let's grab dinner after work tonight.
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