side table

noun

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

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Finally, most anyone with an eye for decorating knows that ottomans are versatile enough to serve as a footstool and extra seat one minute to a side table the next. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026 Mandy showcases her face by going as her grandmother’s side table with a photo of her on it. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026 Ainfox 4-Piece Outdoor Furniture Swivel Chair Sets This set comes with two sturdy swivel chairs, a rocking loveseat, and a side table—all rust- and weather-resistant, with steel framing. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 Aside from serving as a convenient storage spot, the ottoman also functions as a footrest, a seat, and a side table. Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 9 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 22 Jan. 2026.

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