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Definition of dinette

dinette

/daɪˈnɛt/
di · nette
Plural:dinettes
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dinette Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A small alcove, nook, or designated area adjacent to a kitchen used for informal dining.

Example

"The apartment did not have a formal dining room, just a cozy dinette off the kitchen."

2

North American A small set of furniture consisting of a compact table and matching chairs designed for an informal dining area.

Example

"They bought a vintage chrome-and-vinyl dinette for the breakfast area."

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dine
diner
dinero
dinette
ding
dingbat
dingbats

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century in American English from the verb 'dine' combined with the French-derived diminutive suffix '-ette'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dinette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dinette
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