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end table
noun
: a small table usually about the height of the arm of a chair that is used beside a larger piece of furniture (such as a sofa)
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The Lillian fluted end table will bring a textural touch to any space in your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Use it to fill a hole in a bookcase, style it on an end table, or take advantage of its functionality as a storage solution.
—Maggie Horton, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
Bernal situated himself across from the corner of the room, where a small end table covered with the family’s possessions sat.
—Rebecca Senf, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2024
Take, for instance, this fluted end table, coffee table, and bar cabinet.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1851, in the meaning defined above
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“End table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20table. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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end table
noun
: a small table used beside a sofa or chair
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