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DINER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dinner
1, record 1, English, dinner
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lunch 2, record 1, English, lunch
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The meal eaten in the middle of the day. 1, record 1, English, - dinner
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dinner: This word can have different meanings depending on the context. In this context, "dinner" is a synonym of "lunch" when it refers to the meal served around noon. 3, record 1, English, - dinner
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dîner
1, record 1, French, d%C3%AEner
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lunch 2, record 1, French, lunch
correct, masculine noun, Canada, familiar
- déjeuner 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9jeuner
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Repas du midi. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%AEner
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- almuerzo
1, record 1, Spanish, almuerzo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- comida 1, record 1, Spanish, comida
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Restaurant Menus
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dinner
1, record 2, English, dinner
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- supper 1, record 2, English, supper
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The evening meal, often the main meal of the day. 2, record 2, English, - dinner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dinner: In this context, "dinner" means the most significant meal served in the evening. The previous meal in this case is "lunch." 3, record 2, English, - dinner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- souper
1, record 2, French, souper
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dîner 2, record 2, French, d%C3%AEner
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Repas du soir. 1, record 2, French, - souper
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cena
1, record 2, Spanish, cena
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- luncheon
1, record 3, English, luncheon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dinner 2, record 3, English, dinner
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest[, usually around a single event]. 3, record 3, English, - luncheon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dinner: This word can have different meanings depending on the context. As a synonym of "luncheon," "dinner" refers to a formal meal served around noon. 4, record 3, English, - luncheon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dîner
1, record 3, French, d%C3%AEner
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- déjeuner 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9jeuner
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Repas officiel à l'heure du midi qui a lieu dans le cadre d'une réunion ou pour recevoir un invité, généralement dans le but de souligner un seul événement. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%AEner
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dîner-bénéfice, dîner-causerie, dîner-conférence, dîner de fête. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%AEner
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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