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  • adjective Occurring before or in preparation for dinner

Etymologies

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pre- +‎ dinner

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Examples

  • When ordering a predinner drink, consider a regular margarita or a light beer rather than a flavored margarita—they tend to be lower in carbohydrates.

    The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011

  • “Sure,” was all she had said in response to the suggested predinner drink.

    O: A Presidential Novel Anonymous 2011

  • “Sure,” was all she had said in response to the suggested predinner drink.

    O: A Presidential Novel Anonymous 2011

  • “Sure,” was all she had said in response to the suggested predinner drink.

    O: A Presidential Novel Anonymous 2011

  • When ordering a predinner drink, consider a regular margarita or a light beer rather than a flavored margarita—they tend to be lower in carbohydrates.

    The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011

  • In one hour: Choose a table outside almost any city-center bar to enjoy a predinner Campari and soda as you watch a the start of the evening parade of beautiful people window-shopping.

    A Business Executive's Guide to Milan Jeff Mills 2011

  • “Sure,” was all she had said in response to the suggested predinner drink.

    O: A Presidential Novel Anonymous 2011

  • “Sure,” was all she had said in response to the suggested predinner drink.

    O: A Presidential Novel Anonymous 2011

  • “Sure,” was all she had said in response to the suggested predinner drink.

    O: A Presidential Novel Anonymous 2011

  • It was clear from the fatigued sound of his voice, such a stark contrast to his predinner excitement the night before, that their father had made good on his word.

    THE MOONLIT EARTH CHRISTOPHER RICE 2010

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