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Definition dinner in British English

dinner noun

noun
/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

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

Example

I haven't had dinner yet.

Example

We had chicken for dinner.

Example

Will you have dinner with me this evening?

Example

Let's 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 British English