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dining table

American  

noun

  • dining tables
    plural
  1. a table, especially one seating several persons, where meals are served and eaten, especially the major or more formal meals.


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Etymology

Origin of dining table

First recorded in 1585–95

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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

Projections fill up the dining table during meals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

The room has been customized with adorable built-ins that the couple use to store their crockery and glassware—as well as a small dining table for casual meals.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026

Father closed the window, and together the family returned to their seats at the dining table.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord

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