dinette

noun

di·nette | \ dī-ˈnet

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Definition of dinette

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

Examples of dinette in a Sentence

The apartment includes a dinette.

Recent Examples on the Web Inside, highlights include a finished basement with a media room and a colorful kitchen with a custom dinette. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Director Sean Anders lists La Crescenta home that inspired his movie ‘Instant Family’," 28 Oct. 2020 Sleeps five with a full dinette and microwave minus the kitchen. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "For sale: 1984 Winnebago (aka The Beergo) not suited for camping but great as a mobile beer garden," 12 Sep. 2020 This trailer can sleep four to six people, with dinettes that convert into double and single beds. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, "10 Best Travel Trailers for Road Trips and Camping (Video)," 1 June 2020 An open floor plan allows enough space for a dinette off of the kitchen, and Eichler’s signature floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of light. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Airy remodeled Eichler wants $1.1M," 5 Aug. 2019 Next to the dinette is an open and airy family room, perfect for chilling with guests or warming oneself in front of the gas fireplace. — courant.com, "Property of the Week: Clearwater Creek of Burlington," 18 Oct. 2019 The spacious chef’s kitchen and dinette area can be accessed through the dining room or front hallway. — courant.com, "Property of the Week: Clearwater Creek of Burlington," 18 Oct. 2019 The kitchen includes a swing-away dinette table that converts to a second bed, a 4.34 cubic feet refrigerator, a ceramic cooktop, and a dual sink. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Off-road camper fits in a shipping container for overseas travel," 21 Aug. 2018 Williams’ generosity extended beyond the four walls of her dinette too. — Quinn Gawronski, NBC News, "Leila's Dinette: A proud legacy of good food and a 'save haven' for activists," 14 Nov. 2019

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“Dinette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinette. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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dinette

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dinette

: 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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Kids Definition of dinette

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

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