Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dinette

/daɪˈnɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.83 in modern English

Syllables
dinette
IPA
/daɪˈnɛt/
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A submarine's mess hall.

American usage; Informal

noun

A preliminary dinner; luncheon.

Obsolete

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Etymology

Etymology tree English dine Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Latin -ittus Old French -ettebor. Middle English -ette English -ette English dinette From dine + -ette.

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Questions

How do you pronounce dinette?
The recorded pronunciation is /daɪˈnɛt/.
What does dinette mean?
A small space within a dwelling, usually alongside a kitchen, used for informal dining; a dining alcove or nook.
Where does dinette come from?
Etymology tree English dine Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Latin -ittus Old French -ettebor. Middle English -ette English -ette English dinette From dine + -ette.

How to pronounce dinette

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