dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals

Examples of dining room in a Sentence

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Toward the back of the home, a dedicated dining room creates a perfect setting for holiday gatherings, celebrations and easy weeknight dinners. Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 Meals miraculously appeared through the kitchen door into the dining room, where they were eaten at a rectangular table with the eldest male at the head. Big Think, 1 May 2026 That same warmth carries over to the dining room. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026 Gourmands can whip up meals here, then serve them in the formal dining room, paired with a couple of bottles brought out from the wine cellar. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 May 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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dining room

noun
: a room used for eating meals
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