What does “dinner” mean?
- 1
nounthe main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening
What are we having for dinner?
Dinner at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdɪnər/ · DIN-er
How to use “dinner” correctly
Use “have dinner” without “a” or “the”: “We had dinner at eight.”
Common phrases with “dinner”
- have dinner
- for dinner
- cook dinner
- dinner party
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- supper
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