dinette

American  

[dahy-net] / daɪˈnɛt /

noun

1. a small space or alcove, often in or near the kitchen, serving as an informal dining area.

2. Also called dinette set.  a small table and set of matching chairs for such a space or alcove.

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dinette British  

/ daɪˈnɛt /

noun

1. an alcove or small area for use as a dining room

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Etymology

Origin of dinette

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; dine + -ette

Example Sentences

I watch as she makes her way to the kitchen dinette.

From Literature

The two of us went inside, and Hadley sat down in the dinette.

From Literature

“We’ve built dinettes where you can open the top of the seat and have storage underneath,” Bill says.

From Seattle Times

“The only thing I would change on the layout is the ability to remove the dinette table so I could practice yoga inside on rainy days.”

From Washington Post

Inside, highlights include a finished basement with a media room and a colorful kitchen with a custom dinette.

From Los Angeles Times