side table

noun

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

Examples of side table in a Sentence

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Declutter coffee tables and side tables. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 Fluff and rotate throw pillows, vacuum under couch cushions, declutter coffee tables and side tables, wash blankets and throws and add fresh flowers or greenery. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 In fact, we’re tempted to use it as an impromptu side table, thanks to the smooth and sturdy wooden lid. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026 These metal side tables won’t take up much floor space in your backyard living room. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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