dinner

About 29.96 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

   I had an early dinner because the breakfast in this hostel is superb.

2. noun An evening meal.

   I had some friends to dinner two nights ago.

3. noun A midday meal .
4. noun A meal given to an animal.

   Give the dog its dinner.

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

   My family gathers twice a year, namely at Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners.

6. noun The food provided or consumed at any such meal.
7. verb To eat a dinner.
8. verb To provide (someone) with a dinner.

Similar words

dinner party luncheon lunchtime dinnertime dining lunch meal menu supper dine

Often followed by

at and with was in party table for to

Word family

dinnerless dinners