dinette

[ dahy-net ]

/ daɪˈnɛt /

a small space or alcove, often in or near the kitchen, serving as an informal dining area.

Also called dinette set. a small table and set of matching chairs for such a space or alcove.

Origin of dinette

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; dine + -ette

He went from dinette to kitchen to bedroom to living room, turning off each set individually.

The Mighty Dead |William Campbell Gault
The girls seemed to gather in the dinette and we sat around in the living room, talking.

Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
She punched a button and a dinette table popped out of the wall.

You Too Can Be A Millionaire |Noel Miller Loomis
Ignoring the invitation, Mr. Franklin entered the dinette, blocking the doorway.

The Wishing Well |Mildred A. Wirt

Four could sleep in the forward cabin, and two amidships where the galley, dinette, and bath were located.

The Flying Stingaree |Harold Leland Goodwin

dinette

/ (daɪˈnɛt) /

an alcove or small area for use as a dining room