side table

noun

Synonyms of side tablenext
: a table designed to be placed against a wall

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Thoughtfully designed by the Rockwell Group, The Dominick is the only hotel in New York with custom furnishings by Fendi Casa, including sofas, chairs, headboards, side tables and a beautiful settee at the end of the bed. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 There Aren't Enough Surfaces Don't stop with just a coffee table—you're going to want to incorporate side tables into your living room layout as well. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 In addition to tables and seating, look for complementary pieces like umbrellas, weighted bases, side tables, plant stands, and potting benches. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Some brands, like Castlery, even include a side table addition to complete the look. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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