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table

1 of 2noun
/ˈteɪbl̩/
Forms:tables
1

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

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  • I cleared the table after dinner and washed the dishes.
  • The table in the waiting room had magazines for visitors to read.
  • The wooden picnic table in the park was a perfect spot for lunch.
  • We gathered around the dining table for a family dinner.
  • We played board games on the table during the family game night.
2

a set of facts and figures arranged in rows and columns in a systematic order

  • The research paper included a table comparing GDP growth across 10 countries.
  • Refer to Table 3 in the appendix for the survey results.
  • She created a table in Excel to track monthly expenses.
  • The periodic table organizes elements by atomic number and properties.
  • The table on page 22 summarizes the experiment's key findings.
Synonyms:
tabular array
3

the food served for a meal, or meals collectively

  • There was plenty of delicious table prepared for the celebration.
  • He prepared a hearty table for the guests.
  • The chef presented an elaborate table of desserts.
  • The festival featured a lavish table.
  • She added her own creations to the table.
Synonyms:
board
4

a group of individuals gathered together around a table for a meal, discussion, or game

  • A table of friends gathered for cards.
  • The table of diners laughed over stories from their week.
  • A table of colleagues brainstormed ideas for the new project.
  • A table of diplomats negotiated the treaty.
  • The table of negotiators reached a consensus after hours of debate.
5

a flat elevated landform with steep sides

  • The hikers reached a table overlooking the valley.
  • The plateau resembled a giant table in the landscape.
  • The table was formed by centuries of erosion.
  • Cattle grazed on the grassy table.
  • Geologists studied the rock layers of the table.
Synonyms:
mesa
6

a flat, rectangular surface specially designed for games such as pool, table tennis, or table football, often with boundaries, markings, or nets depending on the sport

  • The pool table was recently re-covered in green felt for better ball control.
  • He set up the table for a round of table tennis in the garage.
  • The dimensions of a professional snooker table are larger than those of a pool table.
  • She practiced her serves for hours at the ping-pong table.
  • Every sports bar in town has at least one pool table for customers to enjoy.