dining room

noun

: a room used for eating meals

Examples of dining room in a Sentence

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The dining room is striking, accented with emerald green tiles, and the outdoor tables sit beneath hanging plants that turn the space into its own tropical enclave. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 The dining room is dominated by an Anthony van Dyck painting. — Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 The crown jewel is the 980-square-foot Presidential Suite complete with floor to ceiling windows for incredible skyline views, a chic sitting area, expansive dining room, and a separate bedroom and bathroom with a tub and walk-in shower. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 The dining room has been radically reinvented by San Francisco designer Jon de la Cruz. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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dining room

noun
: a room used for eating meals
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