dining — the activity of eating a meal, especially dinner
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of eating a meal, especially dinner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 식사하기, 특히 저녁 식사하기
Korean pronunciation: **다이**닝
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
💡 Concept
the activity of eating a meal, especially dinner
🎵 Rhyme
Fine dining under lights shining, guests reclining in bliss!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootdine
Suffix--ing
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'disner'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '아침식사'를 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 주된 식사를 뜻하게 되었고, 현재는 격식 있는 식사를 의미합니다.
🎵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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