dining-room

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dining-room

The family gathers for dinner in the dining-room.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A room used for dining: A dedicated space within a building, typically a home, hotel, or institution, where meals are eaten.
Usage
  • The word "dining-room" is a compound noun that specifically denotes the function of the room. It is used to distinguish this space from other rooms like the living room or kitchen.
  • It is commonly used in the context of residential architecture and interior design.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • We gather in the dining-room for dinner every evening.
    • Their new house has a formal dining-room with a large table.
    • The hotel's dining-room serves breakfast from 7 to 10 AM.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be in the dining-room": to be located within that specific room.
    • The children are setting the table in the dining-room.
  • "dining-room furniture": tables, chairs, sideboards, etc., designed for use in a dining room.
    • They bought new dining-room furniture.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dining room (noun): The more common modern spelling, often written as two separate words.
    • The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen.
  • Dining hall (noun): A large room for eating, often in an institution like a school, college, or military base.
    • Students eat their lunches in the college dining hall.
  • Diner (noun): A person eating a meal, or a small, informal restaurant.
  • Dine (verb): To eat dinner.
Synonyms
  • Breakfast room: A room specifically for eating breakfast (a more specific type of dining room).
  • Eating area: A more general term for a space designated for meals.
Related Phrases
  • Formal dining room: A dining room reserved for special occasions or more elaborate meals.
    • They only use the formal dining room for holidays.
  • Dining-room set: A matching collection of dining table and chairs.
    • They inherited a beautiful antique dining-room set.
dining-room

The family gathers for dinner in the dining-room.

Noun
  1. a room used for dining