dinner

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

• Dinner is ready.
• We had chicken for dinner yesterday.
• What would you like for dinner tonight?

Similar words: main meal

Common phrases: have dinner, cook dinner, dinner time

A special meal arranged for a group of people to celebrate something or meet together.

• We attended a charity dinner.
• The club holds a dinner every December.
• Who will speak at the awards dinner?

Similar words: banquet

Common phrases: formal dinner, charity dinner, annual dinner, host a dinner

The food an animal eats as its main meal.

• The cat wants her dinner.
• I gave the dog his dinner early.
• Have the rabbits had their dinner?

Similar words: meal, food

Common phrases: dog's dinner, cat's dinner, dinner bowl