side table

noun

: a table designed to be placed against a wall

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The footrests slide to fit right under the chairs for easy storage, and the set comes with a small side table. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025 This 3-in-1 piece functions as a side table, a cooler, and a storage container. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 According to the report, the tenant said that the items were left on a side table on June 23 when the fire broke out. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025 Finally, removable side tables are another bonus, providing extra preparation and serving space. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for side table

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of side table was circa 1500

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“Side table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20table. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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