dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals

Examples of dining room in a Sentence

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For dinner, Naman recommends venturing north at Surfside's The Surf Club, a polished but never-stuffy spot known for impeccable classics and a dining room that channels old-school Miami in the best way. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 The elegant dining room off the kitchen features rich box-beam ceilings and built-ins reflecting the timeless style of the era. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025 Use it in a dining room or breakfast nook to organize dishware and table linens, or to hold craft supplies and stationery if your dining table doubles as a homework hub. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 From longtime neighborhood favorites to upscale dining rooms, several spots will keep the woks hot while much of the city takes the day off. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dining room

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dining room was circa 1576

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“Dining room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dining%20room. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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dining room

noun
: a room used for eating meals
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