dining
Translation
dining, eating a meal
Examples
We enjoy fine dining on vacation.
We enjoy fine dining on holiday.
The dining room is ready for guests.
The dining room is ready for guests.
Grammar Patterns
dining - the activity of eating a meal We enjoy fine dining on vacation.
dining ((noun)) - used for eating meals The dining room is ready for guests.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eating, feasting
Etymology
From the verb 'to dine', from Old French 'disner', meaning 'to break one's fast'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dining' as the act of having 'dinner'. The '-ing' makes it the action.