dressing table

noun

: a table often fitted with drawers and a mirror in front of which one sits while dressing and grooming oneself

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Perhaps predictably, one of her favorite pieces in the line is a gracefully curved dressing table in walnut and birch veneers. Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026 Warm Wood Furniture Taylor's favorite piece in the dressing room is the burl wood dressing table, which adds drawer storage plus intricate detail. Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026 With a large, lighted mirror; a dressing table; a chair; and ample storage, the generous vanity area is well set up for getting ready. Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Storing perfume is a classic use for a tray and can add a sense of glamour to your dressing table. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dressing table

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First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dressing table was in 1668

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“Dressing table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressing%20table. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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dressing table

noun
: a table often with drawers and a mirror in front of which one sits while dressing and grooming oneself

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