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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

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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

On a nearby side table was a framed photograph of Levine with Elaine Kaufman, who died in 2010.

From Seattle Times Jun. 3, 2024

Inspired by California landscapes, the collection, with pieces ranging from $5,500 to $20,000, is made up of eight pieces: a handcrafted dining table, a drinks table, benches, a totem, a side table and stool.

From Los Angeles Times May 17, 2024

He's so busy looking for two markers in the side table that he doesn't notice.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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