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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The nifty piece doubles as a side table and cooler that can hold forty 12-ounce cans. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Let your drink rest on this seasonal side table, or peruse more outdoor furniture for 30 percent off. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 My personal favorite piece from the collection is this adorable side table made out of birchwood plywood. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 This cooler-side table combination is an entertainer’s dream. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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