The dinner
Example: Dinner is main evening meal served to guests
Definition
"The dinner" refers to the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening, often served to guests or family. It is usually a more formal or substantial meal compared to other meals like lunch or breakfast.
Etymology
The term "the dinner" comes from the Old French word 'disner,' meaning 'to dine' or 'to have the first meal of the day.' Originally, dinner was eaten around midday, but over time, especially in English-speaking countries, it shifted to mean the main evening meal.
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"The dinner" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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