The dinner
Example: The dinner is ready on the table
Definition
"The dinner" refers to the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. It usually consists of multiple courses or dishes and is often a significant social or family gathering occasion, as in the phrase, "The dinner is ready on the table."
Etymology
The phrase "the dinner" originates from the Old French word 'disner,' which meant to break a fast or to have the first meal of the day. Over time, its meaning shifted in English to indicate the main meal, usually in the evening. Did you know that 'dinner' once referred to a midday meal before it shifted later in the day?
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"The dinner" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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