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UK//ˈɡəʊɪŋ aʊt tə ˈdɪnə//US//ˈɡoʊɪŋ aʊt tə ˈdɪnər//

Meaning of Going out to dinner

The act of having a meal at a restaurant.

In simple words: Having a meal at a restaurant.

Going out to dinner in a sentence

  • We're going out to dinner tonight.
  • Do you want to go out to dinner with us?
  • I love going out to dinner on weekends.
  • They decided on going out to dinner instead of cooking.
  • Going out to dinner is a great way to celebrate.

How to use Going out to dinner

Commonly used in social contexts. Appropriate for casual conversations, but can also fit formal events. Avoid using in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

going out + to + activity

Memory hint

Think of a 'go' and a 'dinner' — picture yourself leaving home for food.

Related words

Collocations with Going out to dinner

  • going out to eat
  • going out with friends
  • having dinner out

Synonyms for Going out to dinner

  • dining out
  • eating out
  • going out for a meal

Opposites of Going out to dinner

  • staying in
  • eating at home

Common mistakes with Going out to dinner

  • Use 'at dinner' instead of 'to dinner'.
  • Confused with 'going out for dinner' and 'going out to eat'.
  • Not using it for lunch or breakfast.

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Frequently asked questions about Going out to dinner

What does Going out to dinner mean?

Having a meal at a restaurant.

What is the definition of Going out to dinner?

The act of having a meal at a restaurant.

How do you use Going out to dinner in a sentence?

We're going out to dinner tonight.

Can you give another example of Going out to dinner?

Do you want to go out to dinner with us?

What are synonyms for Going out to dinner?

Common alternatives include dining out, eating out, going out for a meal.

What is the opposite of Going out to dinner?

Opposite meanings include staying in, eating at home.

What words go with Going out to dinner?

It commonly pairs with going out to eat, going out with friends, having dinner out.

What are common mistakes when using Going out to dinner?

Use 'at dinner' instead of 'to dinner'. Confused with 'going out for dinner' and 'going out to eat'. Not using it for lunch or breakfast.

How do you pronounce Going out to dinner?

US: //ˈɡoʊɪŋ aʊt tə ˈdɪnər//, UK: //ˈɡəʊɪŋ aʊt tə ˈdɪnə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Going out to dinner?

Commonly used in social contexts. Appropriate for casual conversations, but can also fit formal events. Avoid using in very formal writing.