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

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

In smaller bedrooms, even a generous armchair paired with a small end table and floor lamp can offer a comforting place to read.

From Seattle Times

The house on a quiet cul-de-sac is tastefully decorated in gray and white; a book of Bob Dylan lyrics sits on an end table amid family photos and a plaque commemorating the Latin-airplay success of “Te Quiero Baby,” Valli’s 2020 collaboration with the Cuban American rapper Pitbull.

From Los Angeles Times