: of, relating to, or selling food or beverages consumed on the premises
a dine-in restaurant
A special that is available for dine-in customers only.
Dine-in seating is limited but smartly arranged.Bob Townsend

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At one restaurant: Fewer dine-in customers, more takeout orders At La Poblanita Mexican Restaurant, a nightclub-restaurant hybrid, co-owner Julio Castaneda confirmed a decline in nighttime attendance. Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: The fast-casual restaurant has two National Margarita Day specials for dine-in customers on Saturday – $5 Sangria ‘Rita Swirl and $5 House Margaritas. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 The new dine-in and to-go restaurant in Shawnee seeks to serve handmade pasta, sandwiches, soups and desserts on the fly. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025 Count on delivery, pick-up and dine-in options at the regional locations. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine-in

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dine-in was in 1964

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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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