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side table

American  

noun

  1. a table intended to be placed against a wall.


Etymology

Origin of side table

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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I carry my fix to a street side table facing Carrer de Provença and sit quietly, sip my café con leche and nibble my bocadillo, and watch more passersby point and smile.

From Salon

The living room of Adams’ home consists of bright velvet pieces, a mirrored side table and white drapes.

From Los Angeles Times

The photographs on a side table rearranged to make room for Leo’s sixth-grade school portrait.

From Literature

She takes out her laptop and her science notebook and as she gets organized, I start sanding the top of a small side table that has water stains and scratches.

From Literature

Chevron-patterned hardwood flooring was accessorized with a patterned rug at the center of the space, while a large wooden side table with a lamp was seen next to one arm of the couch.

From MarketWatch