A social occasion at which guests eat dinner together, typically at the home of the host.

(a) a social gathering at which supper is served; (b) a group of people gathered for supper.

a formal social event in which guests have dinner, which is then followed by dancing, typically held in the evening at hotels, social clubs, etc.

one for men only, esp. one marking the end of a bridegroom-to-be's bachelorhood; also bachelor-dinner.

a social function held esp. to raise money to which the guests contribute by bringing food and drink to share.

a social lunch at which those attending contribute money to a central pool and draw lots, the winner receiving the money and hosting the next lunch.