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Meaning of dining
The primary meaning of the word "dining" refers to the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal or elegant setting.
Etymology of dining
The word "dining" has its roots in the Old French word "disner," meaning "to eat" or "to have dinner"
It is derived from the Latin word "disjejunare," meaning "to break one's fast"
Historically, the term "dining" was used to describe the act of eating the main meal of the day, which was typically eaten in the middle of the day
Synonyms
eating
feasting
banqueting
lunching
breakfasting
supping
snacking
grazing
munching
savoring
relishing
devouring
consuming
ingesting
digesting
gourmandizing
wining
dining out
taking out
having lunch
having dinner
having supper
having breakfast
breakfasting out
lunching out
dining in
eating in
eating out
taking in
catering
serving
providing
Definitions
- The act of eating a meal, especially in a formal or elegant setting
- * The room or space in which meals are eaten
Usage Examples
- The family enjoyed dining at the new restaurant in town
- * The dining room was filled with the delicious smell of roasted chicken
- * They spent the evening dining and dancing at the formal gala
Antonyms
fasting
abstaining
starving
skipping
missing
avoiding
refusing
declining
rejecting
abstaining
forgoing
eschewing
shunning
spurning
forfeiting
relinquishing
surrendering
giving up
going without