high table

noun

British.

1. the table in the dining hall of a college, reserved for senior members of the college and distinguished guests.

high table

noun

1. (sometimes capitals) the table, sometimes elevated, in the dining hall of a school, college, etc, at which the principal teachers, fellows, etc, sit

Word History and Origins

Origin of high table¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

Mrs Brittle said she saw a tall, dark-skinned man sitting at a high table, wearing a silver top with the hood up.

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On Sunday, Miller watched the selection show from a high table right next to USC’s players in the founder’s club in Galen Center.

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A panel of Arcanum instructors gazed down at her from a high table.

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Dasgupta feels that as things stand there is a chance that fossil fuel phaseouts and adaptation goals might be used as a tradeoff on the high tables of global climate diplomacy.

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For decades, it has eyed a permanent seat at the Security Council, one of the world’s most prestigious high tables.

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