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Definition dinner in British English
dinner
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈdɪnə(r)/
1
the main meal of the day, eaten in the evening or at midday. A more usual word for a midday meal is lunch. An early evening meal is sometimes called tea, and a late evening meal is sometimes called supper
Example
I haven't had dinner yet.
Example
We had chicken for dinner.
Example
Will you have dinner with me this evening?
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1.1
a special meal that you have to celebrate a particular occasion
Example
a Sunday/Thanksgiving dinner
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