dining table
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dining table
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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Back at El-Sayed’s house the next day, with the convention behind him, we sat at his dining table.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
When he collaborated with woodworker Ladislav Czernek to design a dining table from the 100-year-old white oak on San Rafael, the project inspired Peck to do more than just sell lumber.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Moving outside, the property boasts a dining table and a large pool.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
One shows him posing and seated next to Clinton at a dining table.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
My mom turns to my dad and nods toward the cabinets—her silent way of asking him to set the dining table with the good china.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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