How to Use side table in a Sentence

side table

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  • The two side tables in the guest room are from my parents.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2018
  • The clamp is easy to attach to bed frames and side tables.
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a stack of junk mail on a side table in the living room.
    — Karina Bland, azcentral, 25 June 2019
  • The griddle is large at more than 5-feet long, and the side tables do not fold down.
    — Tony Carrick, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Deschamps-Braly then turned to the brow bone on his side table.
    — Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2018
  • The side table had been knocked over—when had that happened?
    — Emma Cline, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2021
  • Plants line a side table, and a photo of Prince George can be seen in the background.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Jan. 2021
  • The glass side table is vintage, and the custom millwork by the Hoti Group.
    — ELLE Decor, 16 Aug. 2023
  • There were sleeping bags on the floor and toiletries on a side table.
    — New York Times, 22 July 2022
  • The major elements in the room—the wall, the bed, and the side table—are blue, so the space remains restful.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 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
  • The tickets sit next to him on the side table of his recliner.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2021
  • The round side table, for example, was snagged from the side of the road in New York nearly a decade ago.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The Spark One Grill comes on a steel cart with a convenient side table.
    — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2021
  • The dark stain of the wood of the crib matches the side table beside a comfy white reading chair, which sits next to the crib.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Place all three on a side table or separate around the room.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Instead of a second rear seat, there's a side table and hi-tech lamp.
    — Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2020
  • The tall stool is a perfect perch or side table, indoors or out.
    — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Use it for propping up plants, holding a stack of books or as a side table.
    — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 23 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • Courtesy of Joss & Main Bring a bit of flair to your side table with this sculptural gold lamp.
    — Megan Mowery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Then ensure enough square footage for a comfy chair and a side table.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2020
  • Paint a wall, a ceiling, or simply start with a side table or lamp.
    — Alyssa Wolfe, ELLE Decor, 24 Jan. 2011
  • The set of two even comes with cup holders and a side table to support hours of relaxation on the go.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • But at $634 for a three-legged side table, the collection is out of reach for many shoppers.
    — Michelle Slatalla, WSJ, 17 May 2022
  • At some spots, rooms are basic; just a side table and twin beds topped with a fluffy down comforter.
    — Amy Tara Koch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2019
  • The burl wood side table makes the cozy winter vibes in this Studio Ashby space even stronger.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 23 June 2022
  • Like when the coffee table and side tables are a perfect match.
    — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, 26 Dec. 2018
  • And sitting on a small side table is a portable Studebaker CD player, with a set of instructions set to its side.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024

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