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

Stella bought a dinette set on sale for $725.

From Textbooks • Apr. 22, 2020

Settling into the dinette where he regularly hosts guests, Nelson is an intensely receptive listener, eyes twinkling when he lets out full-lung laughter, but never straying.

From The Guardian • Sep. 28, 2018

Five bedrooms, two baths, formal living and dining rooms, library, den, great room, upgraded kitchen with dinette area; 3,074 square feet.

From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2018

Table for Five Easy Pieces: Tempers flare as newlyweds struggle to assemble their Ikea dinette set.

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2017

Cara’s thin shoulders hunched together as she sat on the dinette chair, looking at the paper, waiting for the sobs to begin in her mother’s bedroom.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements