Meaning of dinner in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɪnər/

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  1. Noun

    dinner

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French disner (infinitive used as a noun: see dine)

    Definitions

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

    Examples

    • « dinner will be at 8 »
    • « on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a party of people assembled to have dinner together

    Examples

    • « guests should never be late to a dinner party »

    Derived terms

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