end table
Americannoun
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end tables
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of end table
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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But he grew especially animated when we talked about the small wooden end table we had lugged outside to the backyard for the interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
It’s built for both the backpack and end table, with detailed descriptions alongside pleas for the land’s preservation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
She even threw in a knee twirl — balancing herself on an end table first, thank God — for good measure.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2024
Get an extension cord with a surge protector, and use double-stick tape to attach it to the side of an end table, so you don’t have to bend down to plug items in.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2022
A can of Dr Pepper sat on the end table.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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