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diningthe activity of eating a meal, especially dinner

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the activity of eating a meal, especially dinner

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks fine dining means eating from my plate instead of his bowl.
  • The dining area can accommodate up to 50 guests.
  • He turned dining into an art form, taking three hours to eat a sandwich.

dining

NOUN

[/ˈdaɪnɪŋ/]

the activity of eating a meal, especially dinner

the activity of eating a meal, especially dinner
💡 Concept

the activity of eating a meal, especially dinner

Fine dining under lights shining, guests reclining in bliss!
🎵 Rhyme

Fine dining under lights shining, guests reclining in bliss!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootdine
Suffix--ing

🎵Rhyme

shiningrecliningdefiningrefining
shining
reclining
defining
refining

🔗Collocations

dining room
fine dining
dining table
dining out
casual dining
dining experience
dining hall

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks fine dining means eating from my plate instead of his bowl.

The dining area can accommodate up to 50 guests.

😄 Fun example

He turned dining into an art form, taking three hours to eat a sandwich.

The university's dining services offer various meal plans.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

eatingfeastingbanquetingsupping

Antonyms

fastingstarving

Related

restaurantmealcuisinefoodkitchen

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