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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Use Rounded Furnishings So often minimalists become laser-focused on straight, clean-lined, and crisp surfaces and furniture pieces, whether rectangular dressers, hexagonal side tables, cube shelving, or square armchairs, but Gordon actually recommends choosing things with round edges. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026 Update living or bedroom spaces with a plush, upholstered bench and handy side tables. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 Small blankets can serve as tablecloths on side tables. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 Naroditsky’s glasses and phone were on the side table; a takeout container of food was on the dining room table and a cup of bubble tea was on the counter; and his Google Chromecast was in screensaver mode. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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