girl dinner

American

[gurl din-er] / ˈgɜrl ˌdɪn ər /

noun

Informal.

an often attractively presented collection of snacks that involve little preparation, such as small quantities of cold cuts, cheese, fruit, cherry tomatoes, etc., and often including items of little nutritional value, deemed sufficient to constitute a meal for one: typically the fare of young single women with little time or inclination to cook.

Etymology

Origin of girl dinner

First recorded in 2023

Example Sentences

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We already know, from the rise of charcuterie boards, snack plates and the much-debated “girl dinner,” that mix-and-match formats are inherently pleasurable.

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Girl dinner has evolved into curated dinner parties with Pinterest-worthy tablescapes.

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You've heard of "girl dinner?"

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For many, it's little more than a stop for "girl dinner" or the finishing touch on a charcuterie board.

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Tinned fish was the epitome of "girl dinner" before girl dinner became a whole thing.

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