end table

American  

noun

1. a small table placed beside a chair or at the end of a sofa.

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Etymology

Origin of end table

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

Lady Constance climbed on top of the end table and began squealing like a piggy; as you will recall, it was the second time that week.

From Literature

A can of Dr Pepper sat on the end table.

From Literature

A carton serves as an end table and a lawn chair makes no apologies for itself in the living area.

From Los Angeles Times

Think multiple uses such as a crate that is part of an end table or a spot in your bottom kitchen cabinets for food bowls.

From Seattle Times

She even threw in a knee twirl — balancing herself on an end table first, thank God — for good measure.

From Salon