dine
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈdaɪn// UK //dˈaɪn// dine
v. to eat a meal, usually dinner. You use this word when the setting is formal or when you want to sound polite.
v. to eat a meal, typically the main evening meal. Formal register; often used in hospitality contexts or to denote a polite or ceremonial occasion.
We dine at seven o'clock every night.
The couple decided to dine at the new Italian restaurant downtown.
To dine in such an opulent setting, one must adhere to strict dress codes and observe the subtle rituals of fine dining.
Usage
Transitive or intransitive. Often followed by 'on' when specifying the food eaten.