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Definition dinner in American English

dinner noun

noun
/ˈdɪnər/
1

the main meal of the day, eaten in the afternoon or evening. In some parts of the U.S., an evening meal is also called supper, especially if it is the last meal of the day. In most parts of the U.S., a meal eaten in the afternoon is called lunch

Example

If you'll cook dinner, I'll wash the dishes.

Example

I haven't had dinner yet.

Example

Are we having chicken for dinner again?

Example

Will you have dinner with me this evening?

Example

Why don't we go out to dinner tonight?

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1.1

a special meal that you have to celebrate a particular occasion

Example

a Sunday/Thanksgiving dinner

Example

They held a benefit dinner to raise money for the hospital.

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Definition dinner in American English