dinette

See also: dînette

English

Etymology

dine +‎ -ette

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /daɪˈnɛt/
Rhymes: -ɛt

Noun

dinette (plural dinettes)

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.
Furniture for an indoor informal dining space, usually consisting of chairs and a small table.
We purchased a new dinette yesterday.
(obsolete) A preliminary dinner; luncheon.

Translations

space

Finnish: ruokailutila (fi)

furniture

Finnish: ruokailuryhmä

References

“dinette” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary, 1987-1996.

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