end table
noun
a small table placed beside a chair or at the end of a sofa.
Origin of end table
1An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
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How to use end table in a sentence
As a final indignity, Green alleges that he dropped two $100 bills on her end table and left.
Putting her tray down carefully on the end-table, she led him toward the other fireplace.
Masters of Space | Edward Elmer SmithJoe says, hitting an end table with his fist so an ashtray jumps off.
The Worlds of Joe Shannon | Frank M. RobinsonThe huge man lifted a telephone from an end table adjoining the sofa and set it on the floor alongside Tom.
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung | Victor AppletonHer eyes grew round and she slowly looked over toward the end table.
Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town | Cory Doctorow
He very slowly moved one hand toward the end table, leaning over Mimi, kneeing her wing out of the way.
Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town | Cory Doctorow
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