dinette

noun di·nette \ dī-ˈnet \

|Updated on: 19 May 2018

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Definition of dinette

: a small space usually off a kitchen used for informal dining; also : furniture for such a space

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Linnie Cole Photography Ripping out the former upper cabinets made the trailer feel more spacious, and the couple added a queen bed, a dinette that converts into a bed, and a separate dining space with bench.

— megan barber, Curbed, "Restored vintage Airstream is 140 square feet of mobile bliss," 7 May 2018
The kitchen has three windows above the sink, recessed lighting, double ovens and double sinks, and a separate dinette area with sliding doors leading to a composite backyard deck.

— karen a. avitabile, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 5 Quarter Horse Drive, Ellington," 2 Nov. 2017
There are, however, two different layouts: one features a queen-sized mattress; the other features a dinette that folds down into a bed.

— katie jackson, Fox News, "Airstream's Nest is a first: The company's new model swaps aluminum for fiberglass," 20 Apr. 2018
Between then and now, checkered linoleum floors, chrome dinette sets, and massive hanging pot racks all had their moment.

— michelle slatalla, WSJ, "Why Kitchen Islands Are Ruining America’s Kitchens," 3 Apr. 2018
Patrons order at the counter and eat at sundry chrome dinettes off mismatched dishes (including plastic Disney plates), seasoning their food with kitschy vintage salt and pepper shakers.

— New York Times, "A New Orleans Restaurant Offers Creativity Between Bread Slices," 3 Feb. 2018
There is a flat screen TV in the living room that can be viewed from the dinette.

— joe songer, AL.com, "Check out the new camper cabins at Guntersville State Park," 24 Jan. 2018
Even on a Monday night, the crowd of mostly locals swelled to 30-plus by 11 p.m., gathering either by the bar or the pool tables or around tables in dinette chairs.

— marian bull, New York Times, "Karaoke Coast to Coast," 13 June 2017
On move-in day in mid-March, Salazar and Carson carried in a few bags of personal belongings and settled into 480-square-foot rooms, each with a bed, a dresser, a TV, an easy chair, a dinette, a kitchen and a closet.

— allen j. schaben, latimes.com, "Home at last: Vets’ circuitous paths through homelessness meet in new permanent home," 25 May 2017

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: a small room or an area near a kitchen that is used for dining

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dinette

noun di·nette \ dī-ˈnet \

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: a small room or separate area near a kitchen that is used for dining

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