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refectory
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁɨfɐjˈtɔɾju/re·fei·tó·rio
Definition
1A room used for communal meals, especially in an educational or religious institution such as a school, monastery, or college.
Usage examples
“The students eat lunch in the school refectory.”
“The monastery's ancient refectory is open to visitors.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
school refectorymonastery refectoryrefectory tablecommunal refectory