I don't think it's a date unless specified. I have the kids of family friends that I aint seen in 20 yrs take me out to museums when I'm passing through their city and one of my parents gives them a call to make sure I'm safe/seeing the sites or whatever the hell.
I've had engaged men I worked with invite me to lunch cuz they wanted feedback on something in a less formal environment. No shots were shooted and nothing was behind it.
do u know how crazy I would've looked in those situations if I referred to the outing with my fam friend's son or my former colleagues as "dates"? lol
"nah nigga I owed u a burger cuz u closed up early that one time. that was it. sorry u got it confused"