dining table

dine ta·ble

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dahyn tey-buh l]
- /daɪn ˈteɪ bəl/
- /daɪn ˈteɪbl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahyn tey-buh l]
- /daɪn ˈteɪ bəl/

Definitions of dining table words

noun dining table a table, especially one seating several persons, where meals are served and eaten, especially the major or more formal meals. 1
noun dining table table at which meals are eaten 1
countable noun dining table A dining table is a table that is used for having meals on. 0
noun dining table a table at which meals are eaten 0
noun dining table A table, usually in a dining room, on which meals are served. 0

See all 5 definitions of dining table

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Origin of dining table

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95

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Parts of speech for Dining table

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dining table

dining table popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dining table usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for dining table

noun dining table

counter — In a place such as a shop or café, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served.
buffet — A buffet is a meal of cold food that is displayed on a long table at a party or public occasion. Guests usually serve themselves from the table.
bench — A bench is a long seat of wood or metal that two or more people can sit on.
stand — (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
desk — A desk is a table, often with drawers, which you sit at to write or work.

All 17 Synonyms of dining table