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Dining-room

/ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ ˌruːm/
nounCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #2500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A room in a house or establishment where meals are eaten.

    "The family gathered in the dining-room for their evening meal."
  2. 2

    A formal room used for dining, often furnished with a table and chairs.

    "The dining-room was elegantly decorated for the holiday dinner."

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Derived from the Middle English word 'dinen' (from Old French 'dīner') combined with the Old English 'rūm' meaning space or chamber. Historically, it evolved from the communal hall into a distinct room dedicated specifically to the formal consumption of meals.

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