dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals

Examples of dining room in a Sentence

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The dining rooms lean hard into an ’80s-meets-diner aesthetic with neon accents, colorful murals, throwback playlists and a playful irreverence that matches its menu. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 The restaurant features classic French fare alongside beer and wine in a soaring, elegant dining room anchored by a long, lively bar. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 The dining room is currently decorated with works by Andy Warhol, Joan Mitchell, Alexander Calder, François-Xavier Lalanne, and Claude Lalanne, but the walls will be constantly updated with new art. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026 The demolition left her and her husband sleeping on a blow-up mattress in the dining room in an attempt to separate themselves from the exposure upstairs. Erika Stanish, CBS News, 16 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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dining room

noun
: a room used for eating meals
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