dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals

Examples of dining room in a Sentence

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Long before celebrity chefs and social media buzz, the city’s neighborhoods were dotted with coffee counters, family-run diners and grand dining rooms. Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025 To one side, a dual-sided fireplace separates the formal living room and the study, while decorative wallpaper and hardwood flooring pop in the formal dining room across the hall. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025 Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025 The views here can’t be beat because the restaurant is located right on the river—a walkway over the water leads you right to the dining room. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dining room

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Oct. 2025.

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dining room

noun
: a room used for eating meals
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