How to Use side table in a Sentence

side table

noun
  • Just lay them on top of your side table and rest all your tools on top.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
  • There’s a stack of junk mail on a side table in the living room.
    — Karina Bland, azcentral, 25 June 2019
  • Look for items like stools, side tables, and benches at the thrift store.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
  • The tall stool is a perfect perch or side table, indoors or out.
    — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Deschamps-Braly then turned to the brow bone on his side table.
    — Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2018
  • There were sleeping bags on the floor and toiletries on a side table.
    — New York Times, 22 July 2022
  • Then ensure enough square footage for a comfy chair and a side table.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2020
  • Add lamp lighting on a side table or buffet.
    — Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Paint a wall, a ceiling, or simply start with a side table or lamp.
    — Alyssa Wolfe, ELLE Decor, 24 Jan. 2011
  • Use it for propping up plants, holding a stack of books or as a side table.
    — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Instead of a second rear seat, there's a side table and hi-tech lamp.
    — Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2020
  • Top side tables with a smart rechargeable lamp and more small outdoor planters.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
  • There were magazines on side tables, and shelves piled with books.
    — Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2020
  • The griddle is large at more than 5-feet long, and the side tables do not fold down.
    — Tony Carrick, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Dropdown side tables free up precious floor space to give guests more room to move around.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Small blankets can serve as tablecloths on side tables.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • There’s no reason to not swap your nightstands and side tables for a fresh look in each room.
    — Joanna Linberg, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • The tickets sit next to him on the side table of his recliner.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Lowes has a set of two chairs with plush cushions and a side table included.
    — Fox News, 21 May 2024
  • Another shot shows a grill and small side table on the patio.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
  • And that’s in addition to a slew of new home decor items like a bar cart, a side table and rugs.
    — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Like when the coffee table and side tables are a perfect match.
    — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, 26 Dec. 2018
  • Most side tables are basic, with a flat top and perhaps a small drawer.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The stylish side table offers a place for everyone to put their drinks.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • On a side table were more paintings that the couple’s son, now 7, made at camp.
    — Maggie Lange, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The footrests slide to fit right under the chairs for easy storage, and the set comes with a small side table.
    — Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • These metal side tables won’t take up much floor space in your backyard living room.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The balcony is spacious, furnished with two chairs and a side table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The grill features two side tables along with a bottle opener and a place to hang grilling tools.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Add a little side table and your setup is complete.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026

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