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Dinner — meaning in English

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English meaning

dinner noun The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.

Senses

Dinner is used for these senses in English:

dinner An evening meal.
dinner A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).
dinner A formal meal for many people eaten for a special occasion.

dinner — full definition

noun The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.
noun A formal meal held for many guests to mark a special occasion.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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