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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A group of people were gathered around a large dining table beneath a massive chandelier of antler, a tableau that evoked some kind of Viking summit.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
It has a large dining table with a firepit on top of the table, lush privacy trees and a custom gym.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 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
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
As usual, my parents are at the little dining table, tea in hand.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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