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)
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The wicker basket has a spacious interior with a flat-top lid that can be used as an end table in a pinch.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
The Best Labor Day Furniture Sales 2023 Amazon Need an end table to match your new couch?
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2023
Think of end tables or painting furniture or a planter outside.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Aug. 2023
Tiny houseplants look adorable on end tables and nightstands, but as plant lovers know those fill up quickly.
—House Beautiful, 18 July 2023
Todor Tsvetkov, Lila Delman/Compass A golfer figurine sits on an end table at the late Glenna Collett-Vare's home.
—Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Mar. 2023
The end table has two USB ports and two three-prong outlets, so up to four devices can recharge simultaneously.
—Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
Family pictures going back to Madonna’s childhood are on a glass end table, and sheet music from Mercy’s lessons sits on the piano in the corner.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2023
Plus, there’s no wood required, just a propane tank that conveniently fits in the end table for safe storage.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
The Best Labor Day Furniture Sales 2023 Amazon Need an end table to match your new couch?
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2023
Think of end tables or painting furniture or a planter outside.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Aug. 2023
Tiny houseplants look adorable on end tables and nightstands, but as plant lovers know those fill up quickly.
—House Beautiful, 18 July 2023
Todor Tsvetkov, Lila Delman/Compass A golfer figurine sits on an end table at the late Glenna Collett-Vare's home.
—Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Mar. 2023
The end table has two USB ports and two three-prong outlets, so up to four devices can recharge simultaneously.
—Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
Family pictures going back to Madonna’s childhood are on a glass end table, and sheet music from Mercy’s lessons sits on the piano in the corner.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2023
Plus, there’s no wood required, just a propane tank that conveniently fits in the end table for safe storage.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
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First Known Use
1851, in the meaning defined above
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end table
noun
: a small table used beside a sofa or chair
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