dinette

[ dahy-net ]

/ daɪˈnɛt /

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noun

a small space or alcove, often in or near the kitchen, serving as an informal dining area.

Also called dinette set. a small table and set of matching chairs for such a space or alcove.

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Origin of dinette

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; dine + -ette

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Examples from the Web for dinette

He went from dinette to kitchen to bedroom to living room, turning off each set individually.
The Mighty Dead|William Campbell Gault
The girls seemed to gather in the dinette and we sat around in the living room, talking.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
She punched a button and a dinette table popped out of the wall.
You Too Can Be A Millionaire|Noel Miller Loomis
Ignoring the invitation, Mr. Franklin entered the dinette, blocking the doorway.
The Wishing Well|Mildred A. Wirt

Four could sleep in the forward cabin, and two amidships where the galley, dinette, and bath were located.
The Flying Stingaree|Harold Leland Goodwin

British Dictionary definitions for dinette

dinette

/ (daɪˈnɛt) /

noun

an alcove or small area for use as a dining room

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Word Origin and History for dinette

dinette

1930, from dine + diminutive (or false French) suffix -ette.