side table

noun

: a table designed to be placed against a wall

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The lamp stands 15 inches tall, has three brightness settings, recharges via USB, and is perfect for a desk, nightstand, or side table. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025 The tailgate can also remove from the rear-end and attach to either side of the trailer to serve as a side table – this way, no one has to step over the kitchen when getting in and out of the interior. New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025 The Hyatt, a side table recalling the structure of a classical column and which was designed in 1984, will be unveiled at the Memphis space at Salone del Mobile. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025 The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation. David Faris, Newsweek, 17 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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