side table
Americannoun
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
In the living room, a gold Egyptian side table her grandmother purchased in the gift shop of the King Tut exhibit rests next to a cozy tufted couch.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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
He reaches for his mug of tea from the side table and takes a sip.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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