side table

noun

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

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Uma says to choose options that are smaller in size, as these can move between side tables, vanities, countertops, and other horizontal surfaces. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026 In Wilson’s own home, a small, 1970s-era tray that used to belong to her grandmother sits on a side table. Mary Grace Granados special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026 Once in a while, TJ Maxx will have spinning side tables that store dozens of books on a single small shelf, or have more than a few drawers that run all the way down to the floor to optimize storage. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026 Place one on a nightstand, side table, or credenza and balance it with simpler furniture or neutral tones. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 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 12 Feb. 2026.

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