"diner" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdaɪnə(r)/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-diner.wav [UK] Forms: diner [singular], diners [plural]
enPR: dī'nər Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A diner is a place where people go to eat. It is like a cheap restaurant.
    Sense id: simple-diner-en-noun-BpiJOu4W
  2. A diner is a person who dines.
    Sense id: simple-diner-en-noun-YGV7kaB8
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