dinner
UK: ˈdɪnə | US: ˈdɪnər
n. the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
n. a formal evening meal, often for a special occasion
n. (archaic) a midday meal (historical usage)
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The word "dinner" originates from the Old French disner (to dine), which itself derived from Vulgar Latin disiūnāre, meaning "to break one’s fast." Initially, it referred to the first large meal of the day (eaten around noon). Over time, as societal eating habits shifted, "dinner" came to denote the evening meal in most English-speaking cultures, while "lunch" replaced its earlier midday meaning. The evolution reflects changes in daily routines and meal customs.
We usually have dinner at 7 PM.
The company hosted a formal dinner for its employees.
In medieval times, dinner was served at midday.
She prepared a delicious dinner for her family.
Let’s go out for dinner tonight.