dining table
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dining table
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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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
His 24-year-old son, Benjamin Kanter, remembers attending getaways as a child, playing games at the dining table while adults talked business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
The harmonious commotions at the family dining table.
From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026
The room floods into the dining area, which boasts a large wooden dining table that sits up to 15 people.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
She pictured her mother’s friends, flicking their cards back and forth to one another across a polished dining table.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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