side table
Americannoun
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
On a nearby side table was a framed photograph of Levine with Elaine Kaufman, who died in 2010.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 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
Mr. Herkner also contributed the conical-legged Stolac side table.
From New York Times • Apr. 15, 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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