table — a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪbəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks every table is his personal runway.
- The negotiation table was so tense, even the table legs were shaking.
- She reserved a table for two at the restaurant.
table
NOUN[/ˈteɪbəl/]
a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs
A family gathers around their wooden table for dinner
A stable table proves he's truly able!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'table', derived from Latin 'tabula' meaning a flat board or plank. The word entered English through Norman French after the 1066 conquest of England.
Breakdown
Latin 'tabula' (board/plank) → Old French 'table' → Middle English 'table' = table (a flat surface with legs used as furniture)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks every table is his personal runway.”
“The negotiation table was so tense, even the table legs were shaking.”
“She reserved a table for two at the restaurant.”
“The periodic table hangs on the chemistry classroom wall.”
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