Meaning & Definition of Table in English
English⟶
Table
/tebəl/
noun
1. A set of data arranged in rows and columns
- "See table 1"
synonym:
- table,
- tabular array
2. A piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
- "It was a sturdy table"
synonym:
- table
3. A piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
- "I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant"
synonym:
- table
4. Flat tableland with steep edges
- "The tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water"
synonym:
- mesa,
- table
5. A company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
- "He entertained the whole table with his witty remarks"
synonym:
- table
6. Food or meals in general
- "She sets a fine table"
- "Room and board"
synonym:
- board,
- table
verb
1. Hold back to a later time
- "Let's postpone the exam"
synonym:
- postpone,
- prorogue,
- hold over,
- put over,
- table,
- shelve,
- set back,
- defer,
- remit,
- put off
2. Arrange or enter in tabular form
synonym:
- table,
- tabularize,
- tabularise,
- tabulate
Examples of using
They have a round table in the living room.
Remove the lamp from the table.
Tom took a sip of his drink and put the glass back on the table.