side table

noun

Synonyms of side tablenext
: a table designed to be placed against a wall

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Thrift shops have become hot spots for wooden plant stands, side tables, and needlepoint footstools. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026 Place it on a side table next to a porch swing to complete a reading nook, or set it on your porch steps to illuminate your entry. — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 The sculptural chair, stool-side table, coffee table, and table lamp are all by David Wiseman, while cubic side tables by Doug McCollough and a 1950s coffee table by Duilio Barnabé for Fontana Arte complete the room. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 Homeowners also increase usability with lighting (66%), and coffee table or side table (55%). — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for side table

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined above

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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 Aug. 2026.

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