dinette en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /daɪˈnɛt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English dine Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Latin -ittus Old French -ettebor. Middle English -ette English -ette English dinette From dine + -ette.
Meanings
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A small space within a dwelling, usually alongside a kitchen, used for informal dining; a dining alcove or nook.
The condominium lacks a proper dining room, but has a cosy dinette.
- (US, informal) A submarine's mess hall.
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Furniture for an indoor informal dining space, usually consisting of chairs and a small table.
The dinette set in the corner was from the ’30s, chipped and discolored.
2021, Colson Whitehead, Harlem Shuffle, Fleet, page 10:We purchased a new dinette yesterday.
- (obsolete) A preliminary dinner; luncheon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dinettes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (6)
es tinelo (furniture) · fi ruokailuryhmä (furniture) · pl kącik jadalny (space) · es comedor (furniture) · fi ruokailutila (space) · pl komplet stołowy (furniture)