side table

noun

: a table designed to be placed against a wall

Examples of side table in a Sentence

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Clean off nightstands, dressers, bookcases, side tables, beds, chairs, and floors. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025 This woven rattan side table is generously sized and provides a nice textural counterpoint to the other furniture. Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability. Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 Ivy Bronx Evas Cement Side Table This 18-inch-tall circular side table has an effortless appeal that’s modern and understated. Clint Davis, People.com, 24 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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