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
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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
A group of people were gathered around a large dining table beneath a massive chandelier of antler, a tableau that evoked some kind of Viking summit.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
A canopy of candy-colored paper lanterns and twinkling lights hangs over a long dining table opposite the restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
There is a couch, an armchair, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a desk.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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