as in coffee table
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Recent Examples of refectory table
As many calories as this team burns, the menu here runs to a high-volume midday meal of proteins and starches served family-style at the refectory table in the back.
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Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2022
The seven bedrooms are augmented by snugs and drawing rooms while a pantry with a refectory table provides breakfasts, as well as private lunches and dinners on request and minibars.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes, 28 May 2021
The dining room table is a dark oak refectory table.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2020
The Hotel Charleston Cartagena was once a convent; today the refectory table at the entry holds a gigantic arrangement of heliotropes and birds-of-paradise.
—Maureen Orth, Town & Country, 11 Jan. 2013
Petals were scattered among gigantic candlesticks on the thirty-foot linen runner covering the immense refectory table; each of us was attended by a footman dressed as a hooded monk.
—Maureen Orth, Town & Country, 11 Jan. 2013
Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2022
The seven bedrooms are augmented by snugs and drawing rooms while a pantry with a refectory table provides breakfasts, as well as private lunches and dinners on request and minibars.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes, 28 May 2021
The dining room table is a dark oak refectory table.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2020
The Hotel Charleston Cartagena was once a convent; today the refectory table at the entry holds a gigantic arrangement of heliotropes and birds-of-paradise.
—Maureen Orth, Town & Country, 11 Jan. 2013
Petals were scattered among gigantic candlesticks on the thirty-foot linen runner covering the immense refectory table; each of us was attended by a footman dressed as a hooded monk.
—Maureen Orth, Town & Country, 11 Jan. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refectory table
Noun
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The statuesque candlesticks come in honey yellow and golden bronze, or choose the ribbed, three-wick candle for a more casual look on your coffee table.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Ali is also releasing a limited-edition coffee table book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs and production materials.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The desks get pushed together and pulled apart to become cars, tea tables, dance floors.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the end, Waggener’s good taste will set the Maybach tea table.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes,
16 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Around 75 major Canadian industry players and organizations have so far signed the statement of values, and more are expected to come on board after the unveiling in Banff.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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There were 20 people, including crew members, on board when the plane crashed.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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“Refectory table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refectory%20table. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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