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side table

American  

noun

side tables plural
  1. a table intended to be placed against a wall.


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Etymology

Origin of side table

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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I carry my fix to a street side table facing Carrer de Provença and sit quietly, sip my café con leche and nibble my bocadillo, and watch more passersby point and smile.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

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

“You can always create a home bar, whether you use your kitchen island, a larger round side table or something else,” Schuster said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

A baseball hat is on the side table.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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