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)

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Best Early Wayfair Memorial Day Furniture Sales Of course, Wayfair is also packed with deals on indoor furniture, including end tables under $60 and coffee tables with storage for a whopping 78% off. Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025 Whether by your couch storing remote controls or next to the bed with nighttime essentials resting on top, an end table with storage space is actually a big deal. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 The ottoman is padded to offer comfort when using it as additional seating or as a footrest but is still structured enough to serve as an end table for books or drinks with a serving tray rested on top. Clint Davis, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 To determine the best shape and size for an end table, think about its future placement in the room. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 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 7 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

end table

noun
: a small table used beside a sofa or chair
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