dining table
Americannoun
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dining tables
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of dining table
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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Some she gave to family members, and others she keeps on her windowsill, dining table or desk at work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
We all sat around the dining table for a lengthy discussion on racial identity.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
The dining table and the bathroom preserved traces of explosives that matched residues found at the blast sites, according to German court documents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The room has been customized with adorable built-ins that the couple use to store their crockery and glassware—as well as a small dining table for casual meals.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
The girl had a dining table, so she probably had food.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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