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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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
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
It reminds me of when I visit my own nonna's house in Rome; I'm immediately ushered to the dining table and presented with enough pasta, bread and favourite dishes to feed an entire family.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Stick and I sat at the dining table after dinner doing our homework.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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