English · Food & Drink
dinner
/ˈdɪn.ər/
[/ˈdɪn.ər/]
main evening meal
Beginnernoun
Definition
Dinner is the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
Example
The whole family gathered for dinner, sharing stories about their day over a warm meal.
The whole family gathered for dinner, sharing stories about their day over a warm meal.
Etymology
From Old French 'disner' (to dine), originally the first big meal, from Latin 'disjejunare'.
How & Where It’s Used
Usually the main evening meal; in some regions the midday meal.