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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Bring that resort feeling to your yard, starting with a set of colorful chaise lounges that come with a matching side table for snacks and drinks. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026 Look for items like stools, side tables, and benches at the thrift store. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 With simple forms made from rattan, brass, and ceramic, these lights offer an affordable and ambient glow to any wall, ceiling, or side table. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026 That might mean placing an iron loveseat in one area or styling a wrought iron chair and side table under an arbor, Carmona explains. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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