training table

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

QUIZZES

Even if you can't be a professional chef, you can at least talk like one with this vocabulary quiz.

Question 1 of 9

You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?

First recorded in 1890–95

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