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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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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