English

dinner

ˈdɪnər, ˈdɪn.ɚ, ˈdɪnə, ˈdɪnəɹ
Meaning: the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈdɪn.ɚ, ˈdɪnə, ˈdɪnəɹ

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Example sentences

What's for dinner?
We finished our dinner and left soon after.
We finished our dinner and left soon after.
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
I am meeting a group of friends for dinner.
I am meeting a group of friends for dinner.
Please set the table for dinner.
Please set the table for dinner.
We ate a delicious dinner at the new Italian restaurant.
We ate a delicious dinner at the new Italian restaurant.
He wore a blue check shirt to the casual dinner.
He wore a blue check shirt to the casual dinner.
He paid for the dinner with a hundred.
He paid for the dinner with a hundred.
My father is cooking dinner in the kitchen.
My father is cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Are you interested in joining us for dinner?
Are you interested in joining us for dinner?

Usage Notes

Refers to the largest meal of the day. In many cultures, this is the evening meal.

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