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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Our favorite games unfolded beneath the dining table; at times, we transformed it into a bus, traveling to unfamiliar places, as we took turns playing different roles: the driver, the passenger, and the ticket officer.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
The home also has a long list of built-ins designed by Neutra, including a sofa system, dining table, and breakfast nook.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
We all sat around the dining table for a lengthy discussion on racial identity.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
She's gone from working from her dining table to live streaming from a small unit, where orders are now being packed.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Feeling strong enough to eat, he sat up to see his grandmother setting the low dining table with food for his sister, who’d just returned from the clinic.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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