dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals

Examples of dining room in a Sentence

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The novel takes readers from the stalls of the iconic Marché aux Puces flea market to the Louvre, Sotheby’s auction house and the private dining room at Jules Verne restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The spacious dining room is built around a large, square bar at its center. Evan Moore july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 In the separate living room for a touch of open-concept living, a creamy white couch is perched at its center, accompanied by wooden chairs with soft blue cushions, with a dining room placed right behind. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026 This came after the restaurant failed an inspection in late June when inspectors noted two live cockroaches in the kitchen and dining room. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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dining room

noun
: a room used for eating meals
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