training table

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noun

a table in a dining hall, as at a college, where athletes are provided with special meals to aid their conditioning.

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Nearby words

training group, training pants, training school, training ship, training shoes, training table, training wall, training wheels, trainline, trainload, trainman

Origin of training table

First recorded in 1890–95

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for training table

There is, in consequence, practically no sociability in rowing until the crews are selected and sent to the training-table.
An American at Oxford|John Corbin
His note made mention of something that happened this morning at training-table.
Weatherby's Inning|Ralph Henry Barbour
I am through at the training-table and I funk going back to the other table just now.
Left Guard Gilbert|Ralph Henry Barbour
Being at training-table was lots of fun, although Clint regretted leaving Amy.
Left Tackle Thayer|Ralph Henry Barbour

The next morning Jack dressed himself under mild excitement at the thought of making his appearance at the training-table.
Weatherby's Inning|Ralph Henry Barbour