First Known Use: 13th century
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dinner
noun, din·ner often attributive \ˈdi-nər\
: the main meal of the day
: a usually large formal event at which dinner is eaten
: a cooked and packaged meal that usually only needs to be heated before it is eaten
Full Definition of DINNER
1
a : the principal meal of the day b : a formal feast or banquet
2
: table d'hôte 2
3
: the food prepared for a dinner <eat your dinner>
4
: a packaged meal usually for quick preparation <warmed up a frozen dinner>
— din·ner·less \-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of DINNER
Middle English diner, from Anglo-French disner, diner meal, from disner to dine
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dinner
noun din·ner \ˈdi-nər\
Definition of DINNER for Kids
1
: the main meal of the day
2
: a usually large formal event at which a meal is served
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