side table
Americannoun
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side tables
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of side table
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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The living room of Adams’ home consists of bright velvet pieces, a mirrored side table and white drapes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 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 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
She and Muhammad are sitting in the living room with a box of doughnuts on the side table.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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