dinner's
|din-ner's|
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/ˈdɪnərz/
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/ˈdɪnəz/
(dinner)
main evening meal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dinner' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'disner', where 'dis-' meant 'to break fast'.
Historical Evolution
'disner' transformed into the Middle English word 'diner', and eventually became the modern English word 'dinner'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break fast', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the main meal of the day'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'dinner', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with dinner.
The dinner's menu was exquisite.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39