Dine on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdaɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

DYN-awn

UK

dˈaɪn/ /ˈɒn

DYN-on

Definition

To eat a particular food for dinner, often used in a more formal or descriptive context.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or literary tone; not common in casual speech. Often followed by the dish ('dine on steak'). Typical in writing, menus, or storytelling. Alternatives in casual speech: 'have ... for dinner', 'eat ... for dinner'.

• Spanish: cenar - comer (formal) - disfrutar (de un plato)
• Portuguese (BR): jantar com - saborear (algo especial)
• Portuguese (PT): jantar com - saborear (algo especial)
• Chinese (Simplified): 以...为晚餐 - 享用（正式用语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 以...為晚餐 - 享用（正式用語）
• Hindi: का भोजन करना - खाने के लिए (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: يتناول (شيئًا) على العشاء
• Bengali: রাতের খাবার হিসাবে খাওয়া
• Russian: ужинать (чем-то) - есть на ужин (формально)
• Japanese: 〜を夕食にする
• Vietnamese: ăn tối với - thưởng thức (món ăn đặc biệt)
• Korean: 저녁 식사로 먹다
• Turkish: akşam yemeğinde yemek
• Urdu: شام میں کھانا (کسی خاص چیز کو)
• Indonesian: makan malam dengan

Example Sentences

We will dine on chicken and rice tonight.

basic

They often dine on fresh seafood when by the coast.

basic

Last night, we dined on pasta and salad.

basic

He loves to dine on exotic dishes when he travels.

natural

We were lucky enough to dine on lobster at the fancy restaurant.

natural

Some people dine on leftovers from the night before.

natural