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dinette

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di⋅nette

[dahy-net]
–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.

Origin:
1925–30; Americanism; dine + -ette
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di·nette   (dī-nět')   
n.  
  1. A nook or alcove located in or near a kitchen and used for informal meals.

  2. The table and chairs used to furnish such an area.


[dine + -ette.]
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