dining hall

noun

: a large room where meals are served at a school, college, etc.

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Renovation of the west wing, which includes the dining hall, kitchen and clinic offices, was completed over the summer. Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Open May through December, this popular gathering place dates back to 1924, when it was constructed to serve as a dining hall for the neighboring Bluebird Lodge. Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025 There’s a turning point in the film where Maddie checks into an inpatient facility to get treatment for her eating disorder; one afternoon, the dining hall erupts into a chorus of happy birthday. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025 One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dining hall

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“Dining hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dining%20hall. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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