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Dining
Dining (pronunciation: /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/) is the act of consuming food in a social setting, often as part of a larger group. The term is derived from the Old French word diner, which means "to dine".
Etymology
The word "dining" comes from the Old French diner, which originated from the Vulgar Latin word disjejunare, meaning "to break one's fast". The term was first used in English in the 13th century.
Related Terms
- Meal: A meal is an eating occasion that takes place at a certain time and includes specific, prepared food, or the food eaten on that occasion.
- Restaurant: A restaurant is a business that prepares and serves food and drinks to customers. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services.
- Cuisine: Cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region.
- Banquet: A banquet is a large meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts, often served with ad libitum alcoholic beverages, such as wine or beer.
- Buffet: A buffet is a system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where the diners serve themselves.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dining
- Wikipedia's article - Dining
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