: a hinged leaf on the side or end of a table that can be folded down
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Assembly required Versatility is the name of the game for the DWR Artek DL81 drop leaf dining table, which has caught the eye of many of our editors.—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 Choose one with ample surface area; a drop leaf can provide extra prep space when cooking or baking.—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026 The matching stools give the set a cohesive look, and the wheeled table legs attached to the drop leaf add to its overall convenience.—Dena Ogden, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023 That's where the multi-functional drop leaf table comes in.—Alyssa Gautieri, goodhousekeeping.com, 9 June 2023 Screw the hinges to the top and position the drop leaf adjacent to it.—Thomas Klenck, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2021 In a smaller kitchen, choose a table with a drop leaf to create more space when guests are over, and opt for backless stools that can be completely pushed under the counter when not in use.—Jessica Dailey, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2020