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dinnerthe main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪnər/

Korean meaning: 하루 중 주된 식사, 보통 저녁에 먹는 식사

Korean pronunciation: **디**너

Example Sentences

  • My mom always calls at 6 PM sharp asking 'Did you have dinner?' even though I'm 30 years old.
  • The dinner was so fancy that I was afraid to touch anything on the table.
  • We should invite them over for dinner sometime this week.

dinner

NOUN

//ˈdɪnər//

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

dinner concept
💡 Concept

The family gathers around the table for a warm dinner together.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪnər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɪnə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootdinn-
Suffix--er

Origin

고대 프랑스어 'disner'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '아침식사'를 의미했습니다. 라틴어 'disjejunare'(금식을 깨다)에서 파생되어, 시간이 지나면서 하루의 주된 식사를 가리키게 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

winnersinnerbeginnerthinner
winner
sinner
beginner
thinner

🔗Collocations

have dinner
dinner party
dinner table
cook dinner
family dinner
dinner invitation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom always calls at 6 PM sharp asking 'Did you have dinner?' even though I'm 30 years old.

😄 Fun example

The dinner was so fancy that I was afraid to touch anything on the table.

We should invite them over for dinner sometime this week.

😄 Fun example

After burning dinner three times, I finally ordered pizza.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

supperevening mealmain meal

Antonyms

breakfastlunchsnack

Related

restaurantcookingmealfoodkitchen

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