Definitions for dinner
ˈdɪn ərdin·ner

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. dinner(noun)

   the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

   "dinner will be at 8"; "on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church"

2. dinner, dinner party(noun)

   a party of people assembled to have dinner together

   "guests should never be late to a dinner party"

Wiktionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. dinner(Noun)

   The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.

   Etymology: From disner, from dis- + ieiuno.

2. dinner(Noun)

   An evening meal.

   Etymology: From disner, from dis- + ieiuno.

3. dinner(Noun)

   A midday meal .

   Etymology: From disner, from dis- + ieiuno.

4. dinner(Noun)

   A meal given to an animal.

   Give the dog its dinner.

   Etymology: From disner, from dis- + ieiuno.

5. dinner(Noun)

   A formal meal for many people eaten for a special occasion.

   Etymology: From disner, from dis- + ieiuno.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Dinner(noun)

   the principal meal of the day, eaten by most people about midday, but by many (especially in cities) at a later hour

   Etymology: [F. dner, fr. dner to dine. See Dine.]

2. Dinner(noun)

   an entertainment; a feast

   Etymology: [F. dner, fr. dner to dine. See Dine.]

Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Dinner

   Dinner is a word used with different, overlapping meanings; it is often the name given to the main meal of the day, or sometimes to the noon, early afternoon or evening meal, regardless of its relative size. Depending upon culture, dinner may actually be the first, second, third or fourth meal of the day. Historically, it referred to the first meal of the day, eaten around noon, and is still occasionally used for a noontime meal, if it is a large or main meal; the meaning as the evening meal is becoming increasingly common in the English-speaking world.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Dinner

   din′ėr, n. the chief meal of the day: a feast.—ns. Dinnerette′, a little dinner; Dinn′er-hour.—adj. Dinn′erless.—ns. Dinn′er-tā′ble; Dinn′er-time; Dinn′er-wag′on, a set of light movable shelves for a dining-room. [O. Fr. disner, prop. breakfast. See Dine.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. dinner

   A moderate amount of food.

   Dinner for our family is a moderate amount of food.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 28, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'dinner' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1862

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'dinner' in Written Corpus Frequency: #843

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'dinner' in Nouns Frequency: #702

Anagrams for dinner »

1. endrin

How to pronounce dinner?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dinner in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dinner in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of dinner in a Sentence

1. Simone Biles:

   What is it supposed to feel like? i don't know. I don't get time to think about these things. I think about my performances and then... dinner.

2. Barack Obama:

   Hello, Facebook! I finally got my very own page, i'm kicking it off by inviting you to take a walk with me in my backyard - something I try to do at the end of the day before I head in for dinner.

3. Jeff Zalaznick:

   Nick McCabe said. The city’s hotels, meanwhile, are making big moves to accommodate the increasing numbers of luxury consumers. Last month, Aria introduced a luxury collection called The Tower Suites. Guests travel to and from the airport in limousines, they’re greeted at curbside and there is a dedicated entrance and private VIP lounge for speedy check-in. As soon as guests book a stay, the Tower Suites concierge reaches out to book dinner reservations and arrange show tickets. 5 best shows to see in Las Vegas This fall, Encore at the Wynn completed a design refresh, updating all suites to include push-button electronic amenities. It added custom linens and floor coverings and commissioned an amenities collection from top-of-the-line cosmetics and fragrance company Molton Brown. Meanwhile, Caesars will mark its 50th anniversary in 2016 with a $ 75 million renovation of its Roman Tower, which will be renamed the Julius Tower next month. While the behemoth resorts expand their luxury offerings, smaller boutique properties that offer a more intimate upscale experience have been opening. Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace debuted in 2013, and Delano Las Vegas and Delano Las Vegas opened last year. One of the smallest hotels, the Parisian-themed The Cromwell, opened last year with only 188 rooms, all with hardwood floors, glamorous boudoir lighting and chaise lounges. Guests are invited to a Moet Chandon toast with the general manager on Friday and Saturday nights. Ultra luxury packages at new Drai’s offer fireworks and private jets But Vegas ’ biggest draw might be its endless bounty of celebrity chef-driven restaurants. Recent eateries from boldfaced names in an already saturated market include three-Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse’s Rivea at Delano Las Vegas, two-Michelin-starred Julian Serrano’s Lago at Bellagio and two-Michelin-starred Michael Mina’s Bardot Brasserie at Aria. Two popular restaurants from other cities have just opened outposts in Delano Las Vegas. In October, the New York City hot spot Carbone( whose fans include Michelle Obama and Kim Kardashian) opened at Aria. Just like New York, Delano Las Vegas is Delano Las Vegas. We try to differentiate ourselves by not only serving excellent food but by creating a unique experience.

4. Mario M Cuomo:

   I am a trial lawyer. ... Matilda says that at dinner on a good day I sound like an affidavit.

5. Kokoro Toyama:

   We had more and more customers saying they wanted to eat rice for dinner, not bread, and that's why we wanted them to enjoy the McDonald's rice burger.

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