side table

noun

: a table designed to be placed against a wall

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The roomy recliner folds flat for easy storage in the colder months and has a detachable side table with two cup holders. Clint Davis, People.com, 29 May 2025 Another problem: Matching all the wood in a room (cabinets, shelves, side table) no doubt seemed like a safe choice, but the lack of contrast and visual interest left the space looking flat. Meghan Holloran, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025 Just lay them on top of your side table and rest all your tools on top. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025 Inside Croft House, the knife used in the attack was found on a small side table near Brianna’s body. Air Mail, 19 Apr. 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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