What does dinner mean?

The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening. A formal social occasion at which people eat a meal.

dinner

/ˈdɪnə/ · /ˈdɪnər/

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正餐；晚餐

n. The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.

正餐；晚餐

n. A formal social occasion at which people eat a meal.

正式宴会

Dinner is ready, so please bring the plates.

晚饭做好了，请把盘子拿来。

Sharing dinner regularly can strengthen family relationships by giving everyone an opportunity to discuss their daily experiences.

经常共进晚餐能让每个人有机会交流日常经历，从而增进家庭关系。

日常说 have dinner，不加冠词；正式宴会可说 a dinner。

What does dinner mean?: The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening. A formal social occasion at which people eat a meal.
How is dinner pronounced?: UK /ˈdɪnə/, US /ˈdɪnər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.