"dinnermate" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: dinnermates [plural]
Etymology: From dinner + -mate. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dinner|mate}} dinner + -mate Head templates: {{en-noun}} dinnermate (plural dinnermates)
  1. A friend or colleague with whom one eats dinner.

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1925 February 10, “Dinner Sociable at Baptist Church: Dr. Hunt Dances Jig. Rev. Stewart and Dr. Stewart Speak”, in The Bucknellian, volume XXVIII, number 18, Lewisburg, Pa., page one, column 4:",
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          "ref": "1977 September 28, “Reminiscent of European fare: Pork shoulder roast with beer glaze recipe listed”, in Progress Bulletin, volume 93, number 241, Pomona, Calif., page 44, column 2:",
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          "ref": "1986, George V. Allen, Rivals, Popular Library, →ISBN, page 232:",
          "text": "Libby and Val were greeted by Ernie Jones at their impressive up-front table and introduced to their Baxter and National dinnermates.",
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          "ref": "1988, Judith Brode Hirsch, The Spa Book: A Guide to the Top 101 Resorts in America, Perigee Books, →ISBN, page 338:",
          "text": "GUEST POPULATION: Coed. 80–130 guests. Many come to seek reversals of serious health problems but some merely wish to improve and prolong their health. One delighted Pritikinite was happy to have Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy as dinnermates.",
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          "ref": "1990, Tom Brosnahan, Turkey: A Travel Survival Kit, 3rd edition, Lonely Planet Publications, →ISBN, page 607:",
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