side table

noun

: a table designed to be placed against a wall

Examples of side table in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The secret side tables and clever firewood compartment are the cherry-on-top features that set this outdoor fireplace apart from other run-of-the-mill firepits. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

The side tables offer prep space, and the extra-large drip pan catches any residual grease. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

This sect of floor lamp marries lighting with elevated function thanks to a side table affixed to the base that can balance smaller knick knacks. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Turn nightstands into side tables or an armoire into a coffee station, craft supply cabinet, or game storage. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for side table

• damnable
• disable
• enable
• roundtable
• timetable
• turntable
• unable
• unstable
• able
• chaebol
• fable
• label