side table
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of side table
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Chevron-patterned hardwood flooring was accessorized with a patterned rug at the center of the space, while a large wooden side table with a lamp was seen next to one arm of the couch.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026
A “New Members Orientation” memento candle on the side table was unlit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025
On a side table, books seemingly chosen to evoke empathy for Ukraine’s plight awaited Mr. Buffett: a compilation of Mr. Zelensky’s wartime speeches and an account of children’s experiences during the war.
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2024
The cake’s casual presence on a side table in her Montreal hotel room is simply another indicator that she’s made it.
From Salon • May 7, 2024
Rather, he was playing speed chess at a side table with several of the young masters, who congregated around him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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