dinette
noun/daɪˈnɛt/
Etymology From dine + -ette.
1
A small space within a dwelling, usually alongside a kitchen, used for informal dining; a dining alcove or nook.
- The condominium lacks a proper dining room, but has a cosy dinette.
3
Furniture for an indoor informal dining space, usually consisting of chairs and a small table.
- We purchased a new dinette yesterday.
- The dinette set in the corner was from the ’30s, chipped and discolored.2021, Colson Whitehead, Harlem Shuffle, Fleet, page 10:
4
Obsolete A preliminary dinner; luncheon.
- Related terms
- diner