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side table

American  

noun

  1. a table intended to be placed against a wall.


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

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

Mr. Herkner also contributed the conical-legged Stolac side table.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

He set the spirometer down on the side table and reached for my hand.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds