early dinner
Before-sunset dining time
A meal eaten earlier than the typical dinner hour, usually in the late afternoon rather than evening.
Early dinner often accommodates children, elderly people, or those with early morning schedules.
It may also refer to taking advantage of restaurant specials: We went for the early dinner to get the senior discount.
The line between early dinner and late lunch can blur.
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