Table — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈtā-bəl/ ta·ble

Meaning & Definition of Table

Table (noun)

  1. a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legs
  2. a group of people assembled at or as if at a table
  3. a legislative or negotiating session

Table (verb)

  1. to remove (something, such as a parliamentary motion) from consideration indefinitely
  2. to place on the agenda
  3. to put on a table

Table (adjective)

  1. suitable for a table or for use at a table
  2. suitable for serving at a table
  3. proper for conduct at a table

Table (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a leg-mounted piece of furniture with a broad flat top designed for the serving of food

    "we sat at the kitchen table, playing cards for hours on end"

    similar: board
  2. food eaten or prepared for eating at one time

    "always offers a well-prepared table for his guests"

  3. a broad flat area of elevated land

    "the area between the two canyons forms one broad table"

  4. a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system

    "the periodic table of chemical elements"

  5. substances intended to be eaten

    "the table that the innkeeper set out each morning made for a bountiful breakfast indeed"

    similar: bread, chow, chuck (chiefly West), comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, food, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, tucker (chiefly Australian), viands, victuals, vittles

Table (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in figure, calculate

  2. as in reserve, hold off

Related Entry: Table talk (noun)

Table talk is a different word from Table. The synonyms below are for table talk, not for table.

  1. friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this

    "he thought he weathered the table talk over dinner with his future in-laws rather well"

Related Entry: Bed table (noun)

Bed table is a different word from Table. The synonyms below are for bed table, not for table.

  1. as in card table

Related Entry: Card table (noun)

Card table is a different word from Table. The synonyms below are for card table, not for table.

  1. as in bed table

Related Entry: Coffee table (noun)

Coffee table is a different word from Table. The synonyms below are for coffee table, not for table.

  1. as in tea table, refectory table

Related Entry: Refectory table (noun)

Refectory table is a different word from Table. The synonyms below are for refectory table, not for table.

  1. as in coffee table, tea table

Related Entry: Side table (noun)

Side table is a different word from Table. The synonyms below are for side table, not for table.

  1. as in buffet, sideboard

Related Entry: Tea table (noun)

Tea table is a different word from Table. The synonyms below are for tea table, not for table.

  1. as in coffee table, refectory table

Related Entry: Under-the-table (adjective)

Under-the-table is a different word from Table. The synonyms below are for under-the-table, not for table.

  1. as in under-the-counter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Table

The most common words with a similar meaning to Table:

Chiefly West: chuck
Chiefly Australian: tucker

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Table

Words with the opposite meaning of Table:

Near Antonyms of Table

Word Forms of Table

Inflections: tables, tabled, tabling

Origin & Etymology of Table

Middle English, from Old English tabule & Anglo-French table; both from Latin tabula board, tablet, list

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Table

Words & Phrases Containing Table

Frequently Asked Questions about Table

What does "Table" mean?

"Table" means a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legs. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legs. It has 7 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Table"?

Other words for "Table" include board, chow, feed, meal, menu, mess, refection and repast. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Table" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Table"?

There are 188 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Table". Common alternatives include board, chow, feed, meal, menu, mess, refection, repast, altiplano and mesa.

What is the opposite of "Table"?

Antonyms of "Table" include inaugurate, launch, open, carry on, continue, draw out, extend and proceed. Near antonyms include bane, poison, toxin and venom.

How do you use "Table" in a sentence?

Examples of "Table" in a sentence: "we sat at the kitchen table, playing cards for hours on end"; "always offers a well-prepared table for his guests"; "the area between the two canyons forms one broad table".

Is "Table" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Table" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Table" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Table" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Table"?

"Table" is pronounced /ˈtā-bəl/ and divided into syllables as ta·ble.