training table

noun

1. a table in a dining hall, as at a college, where athletes are provided with special meals to aid their conditioning.

Word History and Origins

Origin of training table¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

So I found that reading really made time go by faster, in a good way, because you’re always sore and tired or on the training table or on my way to the gym in cold weather.

From Freakonomics

"I suppose I'll be going to training table before long," said Clint reflectively.

From Project Gutenberg

We old grads ought at least to furnish a training table, where they could eat without cost during the season anyway.

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They don't dare eat plain, Christian food, but have a "training table," and diet like invalids.

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The training-table was started, and including Coach Boutelle was made up of sixteen members.

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Being at training-table was lots of fun, although Clint regretted leaving Amy.

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