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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

Words nearby dinette

dineric, dinero, diner-out, Dinesen, Dinesen, Isak, dinette, ding, Dingaan, ding-a-ling, ding an sich, dingbat
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Words related to dinette

salle a manger

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British Dictionary definitions for dinette

dinette
/ (daɪˈnɛt) /

noun

an alcove or small area for use as a dining room
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