ˈdɪnə n. 1
the main meal of the
day, taken
either at
midday or in the
evening. 2 a
formal evening meal,
often in
honour of a
person or
event. ødinner-dance a formal dinner followed by dancing. dinner-jacket a man's
short usu.
black formal
jacket for evening wear. dinner
lady a
woman who supervises children's
lunch in a school. dinner service a set of usu. matching
crockery for
serving a meal. [ME f. OF
diner, disner: see DINE]