dining table
noun
a table, especially one seating several persons, where meals are served and eaten, especially the major or more formal meals.
dining tables
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pluralof dining table.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Wall cabinets, sofas, coffee tables, dining tables, and chairs vanished in an instant. It was as if the entire building had been hollowed out," Wang told the Xiaoxiang Morning Herald.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas, to curries and stews.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
In Polish cuisine, it’s known as Gołąbki, often served for Christmas Eve dinner, weddings, or on dining tables year-round, depending on the region.
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2026
The long dining tables had vanished and a golden stage had appeared along one wall, lit by thousands of candles floating overhead.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
