side table

noun

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

It’s heavy at more than 45 pounds, but its handy legs and useful side tables fold down into a wheelable package, much like a rolling suitcase.

The desk folds in a way that allows you to use it as a nightstand or side table when you’re done writing for the day.

Set it up next to your grill on a side table and give your tongs a clean, heat-resistant place to rest.

When shopping for a side table and storage, style is important.

Keep everything organized and handy with a convenient side table.

On a side table in his office kept a chess set made from toilet paper and tooth paste, a gift from the inmates on Death Row.

Regaining his self-possession by a visible effort, he crossed to a small side-table upon which the instrument rested.

Words and manner were too pointed, and Mr. Carr hastily stacked the books, and carried them to a side-table.

These should all be served at a side-table, each guest selecting his own, to be handed by the servants.

The pastry and puddings come next in order, and these, too, are better served from a side table.

On the side-table there was a large dish of dry farinha, which the elder part of the family called for and used instead of bread.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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