dinner

Example Sentences

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“There was a dinner party the night before, and he said, ‘Sit at this table.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The next dinner on July 25, “A Feast for Celtic Sea Kings,” promises live bagpipes and traditional Irish fare, and is hosted by chef Brian Duffy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Just the sort of low-grade irritation that makes you want to be gently contained by dinner.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“He was picking up his phone and looking at it all the time. I would say, ‘Hey, you know there’s no phones at the dinner table.’

From Slate • May 12, 2026

I thought if we had to take the time to sit down to dinner, we’d be too late to see the Case Special come in.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck