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eat out
/iːt aʊt/
[/iːt aʊt/]
dine at a restaurant
Beginnerverb
Definition
To have a meal in a restaurant rather than at home.
Example
We eat out every Friday evening.
We eat out every Friday evening.
Etymology
From 'eat' plus 'out', meaning to dine away from home.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for dining at restaurants.