dinner

Meanings

• noun

  A large meal traditionally eaten in the evening, usually consisting of several courses.

  - "They are having dinner at a fancy restaurant tonight."
  - "Can you set the table for dinner?"

• noun

  An event or gathering where people come together to eat.

  - "The dinner party was a great success."
  - "The company is hosting a dinner for their clients."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪnə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈdɪnəɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

evening meal , supper , tea , banquet , feast , luncheon , chow , lunch , luncheon , dine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dinner
supper , tupper , quiver , hiver , cliver

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Variants

List of all variants of dinner that leads to same result
dinner , dinnerless , dinners , dinner jacket , dinner jackets , dinner-jacketed , dinner theater , dinner theaters , dinner date , dinner party , dinner suit , dinner table , shore dinner , shore dinners , TV dinner , tv dinners , rehearsal dinner

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Etymology

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Old French disner, disner, discer, from dis-, apart + -ner, to serve, from dis, apart, from dissectere, to take apart; see dissect.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'dinner' was in the 13th century?

2. In some cultures, it is considered bad luck to begin eating dinner before the host has taken the first bite.

3. The largest dinner ever recorded was served in India in 1991, with over 35,000 guests in attendance.

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Related Concepts

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1. supper: A lighter evening meal, typically consisting of one or two courses, eaten later than dinner.

2. banquet: A large and elaborate dinner, often held for special occasions, such as weddings or business events.

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Culture

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Dinner is an essential part of many cultures around the world, and it is often seen as an opportunity to come together with family and friends to share a meal and socialize. In many Western cultures, dinner is the largest and most formal meal of the day, and it often consists of several courses, including an appetizer, main course, and dessert.

How to Memorize "dinner"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large table set with plates, silverware, and glasses. Visualize a steaming hot meal being served to guests, who are all seated around the table and enjoying their food.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dinner' with the idea of a large, formal meal shared with loved ones.
   - Think of the smell and taste of a delicious meal when you hear the word 'dinner'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dinners are Delicious, Enjoyable, and Nourishing, So Savour Every Bite' to help remember the meaning of the word 'dinner'.

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