eating out
Not cooking tonight
Eating out is dining at a restaurant rather than cooking at home: We eat out most Fridays.
The phrase emphasizes the location—out of the house—rather than the meal itself.
Separately, eating out is slang for performing oral sex, particularly cunnilingus: He was eating her out.
Place serving meals
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- dinerCasual American eatery
- menuList of available dishes
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
sommelier · maitre d' · waiter · waitstaff · tasting · pairing · appetizer · entree
Of a cultural group
- fusionJoining into unity
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- regionalRelating to an area
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
exotic · authentic · international · local · fine dining · tapas · dim sum · sushi
Luminescence from burning wick
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- ambianceMood of surroundings
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
- date nightCouple's planned outing
companionship · togetherness · dress-up · conversation · wine · tasting menu · private booth · rooftop dining
Paved outdoor living space
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
- alfrescoIn the open air
- terracePaved outdoor extension
- ambianceMood of surroundings
decor · mood lighting · music · view · waterfront · rooftop · garden · sidewalk cafe
Speedy prepared meals
- takeawayCore message retained
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- food truckVehicle selling prepared meals
street food · grab-and-go · counter service · cafeteria · curbside pickup · food court · express · food hall
Formal celebratory meal
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
reunion · graduation · gathering · milestone · gala · engagement · retirement · promotion
restaurant
Place serving meals
chef · sommelier · maitre d' · waiter · waitstaff · tasting · pairing · appetizer · entree · dessert
ethnic
Of a cultural group
traditional · exotic · authentic · international · local · fine dining · tapas · dim sum · sushi · taqueria
candlelight
Luminescence from burning wick
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- ambianceMood of surroundings
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
date night · companionship · togetherness · dress-up · conversation · wine · tasting menu · private booth · rooftop dining · waterfront
patio
Paved outdoor living space
ambiance · decor · mood lighting · music · view · waterfront · rooftop · garden · sidewalk cafe · scenic
fast food
Speedy prepared meals
- takeawayCore message retained
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- deliveryConveyance of goods
food truck · street food · grab-and-go · counter service · cafeteria · curbside pickup · food court · express · food hall · casual dining
banquet
Formal celebratory meal
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
toast · reunion · graduation · gathering · milestone · gala · engagement · retirement · promotion · reception
- discretionary spendingentertainment, vacations, travel, hobbies, shopping
- eating habitsvegetarian, vegan, omnivore, carnivore, pescatarian
- eatingchewing, biting, swallowing, nibbling, munching
- food trendsfusion, cronuts, oat milk, kombucha, cauliflower rice
- money wasterslottery tickets, gambling losses, payday loans, overdraft fees, late fees
- lunchlunch, lunch break, lunch hour, lunch buddy, lunch box