Definitions
01eating a meal
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of eating a meal, often in a social or formal way.
n. the activity of eating dinner or a formal meal, often implying a social occasion.
Español:cena
“The hotel offers fine dining with a view of the ocean.”
“The city is famous for its outdoor dining, with hundreds of small tables lining the narrow cobblestone streets during the summer months.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'fine dining' to refer to high-quality restaurants.
Antonyms
02related to eating
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. used to describe things used for eating, like a room or furniture.
n. used as an attributive noun to describe objects or spaces designed for the consumption of meals.
“We bought a new dining table that is large enough for eight people.”
“The architect placed the dining area adjacent to the kitchen to ensure a seamless flow during large family gatherings.”
Usage
Commonly appears before other nouns like 'room', 'table', or 'area'.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated
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