dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals

Examples of dining room in a Sentence

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The al fresco dining room faces the sea, so everyone has a prime view, and live soft piano music accompanies the ambiance. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The drawing room—spanning front to back—features views of the lawns and ancient cedars, while a cozy study, dining room, and sitting room round out the reception spaces. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 June 2025 On walls beside his dining room table, Mr. Tarabbia mounted a roughly nine-foot-tall squat rack and a weight tree to hold Olympic weight plates. Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 30 May 2025 The establishment's owner, Disco, spins records that match the mood of the dining room, and pastry chef Dana Amromin serves up a dessert menu that’s seamlessly integrated into the wine and spirit offerings. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dining room

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dining room was in 1601

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“Dining room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dining%20room. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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dining room

noun
: a room used for eating meals
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