side table

noun

Definition of side tablenext
as in sideboard

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Recent Examples of side table The collection, which includes a side table and coffee table, is inspired by the rocky landscapes of Matera and Petra and features a monolithic aesthetic. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 The metal-and-glass construction gives it a more elevated look than its price might suggest, while the color combinations add a cheerful, almost retro jolt to a shelf, side table, or countertop. — Erika Owen, Vogue, 1 July 2026 In addition to the outdoor sofas, the set also includes a fire pit table and a side table with a durable glass top that adds a touch of elegance. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Check out this versatile inflatable ottoman that doubles as extra seating or a footrest, along with whimsical decor pieces to fit any space, like this peacock side table. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for side table
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side table
  1. sideboard
  2. buffet
  3. card table
  4. counter
  5. tea table
  6. bed table
  7. coffee table
Noun
  • Sarah Sherman Samuel is known for devising furniture worthy of an art show, and the Lulu and Georgia Hamilton sideboard is no exception.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
  • Made in Poland from heavy mouth-blown, lead-free crystal, this carafe and tumbler set looks beautiful on a bedside table or sideboard.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Definition of sideboard
Noun
  • It was downgraded from a 24-hour coffee shop to breakfast and buffet service only because business couldn't support it.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Cava or Luna Grill, GYROVA is a fast-causual Mediterranean restaurant with a Chipotle-style buffet to build your own meal from fresh ingredients by choosing a protein, toppings, dips, and sauces.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • Scenic designer Tim Mackabee has fashioned a comfortable A-frame house interior with living room dominated by the piano, a central couch, a card table and a kitchen off to the side.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
  • The following weekend, the final 10 players in the World Series of Art Poker convened at a card table set up at The Living Room, a super-private Hollywood member’s club—and Kylie was nowhere to be seen.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of card table
Noun
  • Or, grab a silicone bottle boot to keep your Freesip from tipping over or sliding off the counter, or some cleaning tablets to keep your bottle in tip-top shape.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Session tokens are generated from counters or from a clock rather than secure random sources.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of counter
Noun
  • Across from the ticket booth, tea tables are set up under the shade of olive trees in what is known as The King's Garden.
    — Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026
  • That table seats four, and a separate lower seating area splits two chairs with a tea table.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of tea table
Noun
  • The blueprint would require removing carpeting, adding nurses stations, emergency backup power, electrical outlets, mobile workstations, linen hampers and bed tables, among other changes.
    — Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2020
  • Convinced that copper has germ-fighting qualities, the hospital system invested in copper surfaces for countertops and bed rails, bed tables and other furniture.
    — Lucette Lagnado, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2018
Definition of bed table
Noun
  • Either way, their kids are left to their own devices, which means snorting coke off the coffee table, doing homework during happy hour, and hosting lavish parties at their big empty homes in the Hollywood hills.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Got Talent in 2020—Diptyque candles can be spotted in the background among coffee table books and other home decor.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of coffee table

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