dinette

Meaning

1. A small space within a dwelling, usually alongside a kitchen, used for informal dining; a dining alcove or nook.
2. (US, informal) A submarine's mess hall.
3. Furniture for an indoor informal dining space, usually consisting of chairs and a small table.
4. (obsolete) A preliminary dinner; luncheon.

Synonyms

dining room

breakfast nook

Pronounced as (IPA)

/daɪˈnɛt/

Etymology

From dine + -ette.