dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals

Examples of dining room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lamp next to the sofa comes from Richard’s father’s office, the tapestry in the dining room is a mid-20th-century piece, while the painting above the sofa, depicting a horse and its rider, was a wedding gift. — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026

Six chandelier lights bounce light off the flowers, casting a playful, charming glow, making this light perfect for a dining room. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

In September 1957, the original restaurant was demolished and rebuilt to its current two-story structure holding two dining rooms, according to a 1957 article in the San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. — Kaytlyn Leslie, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The layout of Homey, operated out of a hybrid office-store, unfolds residence-like, from living room to dining room, from kitchen to family room. — Judy Sutton Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dining room

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume

Kids Definition

dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals