dinette

Etymology

dine + -ette

noun

  1. 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. (US, military, informal) A submarine's mess hall.
  3. 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. 2021, Colson Whitehead, Harlem Shuffle, Fleet, page 10
  4. (obsolete) A preliminary dinner; luncheon.

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