side table

noun

: a table designed to be placed against a wall

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Gilded Rococo mirrors hang over the doors, reflecting the gold eagles perched on side tables, further reinforcing the theme. David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 Wayfair’s selection of small-space patio furniture includes side tables that are compact but can still offer ample room to hold drinks, plants, and decor. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Their scale allows for more ability to play around with configurations—side-by-side with a dresser in between in lieu of two side tables, foot-to-foot on one wall, head-to-head with a headboard in between, or tucked like an L-shape in a corner. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025 The same materials in a different configuration can also create an outdoor dining table, coffee table, or side table. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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