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dinette

noun
/daɪˈnɛt/

Etymology

From dine + -ette.

  1. derived from ieiūnus
  2. derived from *disiūnō✻
  3. derived from disner
  4. inherited from dynen
  5. suffixed as dinette — “dine + ette”

Definitions

  1. A small space within a dwelling, usually alongside a kitchen, used for informal dining

    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.

  2. A submarine's mess hall.

  3. Furniture for an indoor informal dining space, usually consisting of chairs and a small…

    Furniture for an indoor informal dining space, usually consisting of chairs and a small table.

    • We purchased a new dinette yesterday.
    • The dinette set in the corner was from the ’30s, chipped and discolored.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A preliminary dinner

      A preliminary dinner; luncheon.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA