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Dining Table: Meaning, Examples & Usage
Meaning 1:dining table (Dining Table)
Dining Table
/ˈdaɪnɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/
n
A table used for eating meals, usually found in homes or restaurants.
dining table
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/ˈdaɪnɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/
n
A table specifically used for eating meals, typically found in homes or restaurants, where people sit together to eat.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Derived from 'dine' (from Old French 'disner') and 'table' (from Latin 'tabula').
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'dine' and 'table' – where you dine on the table with family.
📖 Example
We always leave our phones aside and talk to each other at the dining table during dinner.
We always leave our phones aside and talk to each other at the dining table during dinner.
🔗 Collocations
set the dining table – To arrange plates, utensils, and decorations on the dining table before a meal.
sit at the dining table – To take a seat around the dining table for a meal or discussion.
dining table etiquette – The polite manners and customs observed while eating at a dining table.
🔄 Synonyms
dinner table (n) – A table where dinner is served, often synonymous with dining table.
eating table (n) – A table used for eating, though less common than dining table.
kitchen table (n) – A table in a kitchen, often used for casual meals but may differ in formality.
🚫 Antonyms
desk (n) – A table designed for writing or working, not for dining.
coffee table (n) – A low table used in living rooms for drinks and decor, not for meals.
sideboard (n) – A piece of furniture for storing dishes, not used for dining directly.
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The phrase combines 'dine' (main meal) from Old French 'disner' and 'table' from Latin 'tabula'. Dedicated dining tables became common in Renaissance Europe.
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