end table

noun

: a small table usually about the height of the arm of a chair that is used beside a larger piece of furniture (such as a sofa)

Examples of end table in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first step in styling an end table is choosing one that’s right for your space. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026

Look for matching lamps and lampshades, end tables, high-quality trash cans, bookcases, shelving, and dishware. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

This end table, for example, comes in two sizes and features a ribbed edge on the tabletop. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 22 June 2026

Use it as a nightstand, end table, or to display your favorite houseplant. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for end table

• able
• chaebol
• fable
• label
• sable
• stabile
• stable
• allocable
• educable
• irrigable
• purchasable
• thermostable

Kids Definition

end table

noun

: a small table used beside a sofa or chair