side table

noun

Definition of side table

: a table designed to be placed against a wall

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Upholstered seating, matte-finished metal side tables, nubby textured fabrics; this is furniture with a modern vibe, so the color looks sophisticated. Kim Cook, chicagotribune.com, "Fall’s ‘it-color’ is terracotta — the earthy shade makes a comeback," 22 Aug. 2019 Upholstered seating, matte-finished metal side tables, nubby textured fabrics; this is furniture with a modern vibe, so the color looks sophisticated. Washington Post, "RIGHT AT HOME: Terracotta makes a color comeback," 20 Aug. 2019 The side table is easy to deploy and supremely useful, as is the cloth organizer that hangs over the edge. James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "The 10 Best Super-Portable Camp Chairs," 11 June 2019 Fuel: Charcoal | Cooking surface: 604 square inches A solidly built Kamado grill with two attractive and useful side tables that fold down. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "Your Ultimate Grill Buying Guide—Tested and Approved," 18 July 2019 Wine and beverage fridges, dining tables that seat eight to 10, both inside and out, and side tables that can move around a room or patio and hold drinks. Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Quintessential Bay Area home decor: Bring the outdoors in — stylishly," 2 July 2019 There’s a stack of junk mail on a side table in the living room. Karina Bland, azcentral, "Summer inspires a cleaning binge, freeing me of clutter and clothes that taunt me," 25 June 2019 From stackable beds with two mattresses—for those of us who always have friends staying over—to chaises with a side table and a lamp for those who like to do a little late night reading. Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, "This Ikea Bed is Made is For Teeny Apartments," 5 June 2019 Fully wired side tables and reading lights were installed on either side of the bed, so Keltie could stay up late and read. Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "This is How TV Personality Keltie Knight Crafted the Bedroom of Her Dreams," 25 Oct. 2018

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First Known Use of side table

circa 1500, in the meaning defined above

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side table

noun

English Language Learners Definition of side table

: a table that is designed to be placed against a wall