end table

noun

: a small table usually about the height of the arm of a chair that is used beside a larger piece of furniture (such as a sofa)

Examples of end table in a Sentence

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The lamp arches up and over a compact, dual-shelf end table that’s attached at the base. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 Clark pointed out that there are numerous designs for side or end tables with bookshelves. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 Candlesticks with unparalleled pops of color or integrated designs will stand out as both a luxury gift idea and a centerpiece to a coffee or end table. Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024 Best Furniture Deals Save on end tables, bookcases, dining chairs, and more this month at Walmart. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for end table

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of end table was in 1851

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“End table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20table. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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end table

noun
: a small table used beside a sofa or chair
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