end table

Definition of end table

: 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 USA TODAY Stack boxes of tissues on end tables with care, in anticipation of tears that will surely be everywhere. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, "Exclusive: Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres surprise dad on 'Greatest Night of Giveaways'," 11 Dec. 2019 On the end table was a photo of her father, his Army uniform ever pressed, his smile ever easy, his eyes ever bright. — Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, "The Christmas Boxes: A story about love and loss, mothers and daughters," 20 Dec. 2019 Some suggestions include accent rugs, end tables, decorative vases, paintings, flowers, or pillows. — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, "Here’s How To Incorporate Pantone's Color of the Year Into Your Home In 2020," 16 Dec. 2019 Her finds included bohemian-inspired wicker chairs, an end table, and a loveseat set, as well as an outdoor rug, large plant, and firepit to complete the look. — al, "Young homeowner overhauls 1950s home with DIY projects," 23 Sep. 2019 Perfect as an end table and a cozy resting spot for your cat, the Kikko table is blessedly functional. — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, "Have a Fancy Cat? He Needs This Minimalist Furniture Set," 2 Dec. 2019 Landscapers left a piece of the stump, which Patton’s brother Tony Theiszmann shaped into an end table and gave their mother for Christmas. — Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, "This year’s Chicago Christmas tree is from a front yard in Elgin, and carries more than a century of curious traditions," 21 Nov. 2019 An end table with boho flair This worn looking side table was made for any boho-chic apartment. — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, "10 must-have deals from Anthropologie's incredible sale," 18 Nov. 2019 Use the existing trunk as an end table next to the daybed. — Mari-jane Williams, Washington Post, "Creating room for guests — and a treadmill — in a small bedroom," 14 Nov. 2019

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“End table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20table. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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