side table

noun

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

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This playful, low-profile side table and lamp combo is the ideal height for casting an ambient glow around a platform bed frame. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026 Wills likes small touches like a wicker lampshade on a sleek lamp or a cane side table beside modern pieces. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 The late Bruno Munari designed the Cubovo side table with wheels, and the late Alessandro Mendini designed the geometrically ornate Linea series. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 Also consider adding some final touches such as a welcome door mat at the front door, a pair of chairs, and a side table on the porch or backyard patio. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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