English · Daily Life
table
/ˈteɪ.bl̩/
[/ˈteɪ.bl̩/]
flat-topped furniture
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for eating or working.
Example
We sat around the table and shared stories late into the night.
We sat around the table and shared stories late into the night.
Etymology
From Latin 'tabula' (board, plank), via Old English and Old French.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to meals, work, and gatherings.