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Home and Garden - Tables and Desks

Here you will learn some English words related to tables desks such as "counter", "teapoy", and "dining table".

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table
table
[noun]

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

Ex: I cleared the table after dinner and washed the dishes. 
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desk
desk
[noun]

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

Ex: I have a picture frame with a family photo on my desk. 
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billiard table

a large table used for playing cue sports, such as pool, billiards, and snooker

Ex: The family gathered around the billiard table in the basement for a friendly game of pool. 
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breakfast bar

a raised counter or bar-like surface that is typically found in the kitchen or dining area and used for casual dining or quick meals

Ex: She enjoys having her morning coffee at the breakfast bar before starting her workday. 
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breakfast table

a small table usually placed in the kitchen or dining area, used for having breakfast or small meals

Ex: We set up a cozy breakfast table by the window so we could enjoy the morning sunshine. 
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card table

a folding table with legs that can be locked in place, typically used for playing card games

Ex: We set up the card table in the living room for our weekly game night. 
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coffee table

a low table, often placed in a living room, on which magazines, cups, etc. can be placed

Ex: She placed a stack of magazines on the coffee table for guests to read. 
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console table

a narrow and usually long table designed to be placed against a wall, typically used for displaying decorative items or as a landing spot for keys and other small items

Ex: She placed a vase of flowers on the console table by the front door. 
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counter
counter
[noun]

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

Ex: The cashier stood behind the counter. 
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dining table

a table on which people have meals

Ex: The family gathered around the dining table for a holiday meal. 
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dressing table

a low, mirrored table, often with drawers, that is used to see oneself when grooming or dressing oneself

Ex: She sat at her dressing table, carefully applying her makeup before the big event. 
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drop-leaf table

a type of table that has a hinged section on either side that can be raised or lowered to increase or decrease the table's surface area

Ex: We set up the drop-leaf table in the living room for the holiday gathering, then folded it away after the meal. 
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drum table

a type of round table with a circular top and a cylindrical base resembling a drum, often featuring drawers or compartments for storage

Ex: The living room was enhanced by the addition of a stylish drum table, which became the centerpiece of the space. 
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escritoire

a small writing desk with drawers and compartments for storing writing materials

Ex: She placed her favorite stationery and fountain pens on the escritorio in her study. 
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folding table

a type of table that is designed to be easily folded up for storage or transportation, typically featuring hinged legs that collapse inward towards the tabletop

Ex: We used a folding table for the party, so we could easily store it afterward. 
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gateleg table

a type of table with hinged leaves that can be folded down for easy storage

Ex: The antique gateleg table in the corner of the room adds a touch of elegance and can be extended when guests arrive. 
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kitchen table

a type of table usually located in a kitchen, used for dining, food preparation, and other household activities

Ex: We gathered around the kitchen table for breakfast this morning. 
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nest of tables

a set of two or more tables of graduated size that can be stacked together to save space when not in use

Ex: The living room looked more organized with the nest of tables tucked neatly in the corner. 
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occasional table

a small table used as and when needed for displaying decorative items, holding drinks, or as an extra surface for a specific purpose

Ex: The living room feels complete with the addition of a stylish occasional table beside the couch. 
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pedestal desk

a type of desk with drawers and/or cabinets built into one or both sides of a central pedestal or column that supports the tabletop

Ex: She sat at her pedestal desk, organizing the paperwork that had piled up over the week. 
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Pembroke table

a small, light table with drop leaves that can be folded down to save space, typically with a single drawer and sometimes with additional storage compartments

Ex: She folded the leaves of the Pembroke table down to save space when not in use. 
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piecrust table

a type of small, circular table with a decorative edge resembling the crimped edge of a pie crust, often used as a side table or display table for decorative items

Ex: The antique piecrust table in the corner added a touch of elegance to the living room. 
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refectory table

a long, narrow table with a plank top and trestle-style base, originally used in monasteries for communal meals, now used in dining rooms and as a decorative piece

Ex: The large refectory table in the dining room easily seats twelve people for family meals. 
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roll-top desk

a desk with a flexible wooden cover that rolls down over the desktop to secure papers and items inside, with stacked shelves, drawers, and cubbyholes for storage

Ex: The roll-top desk in the study provides a tidy workspace with plenty of storage for office supplies. 
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end table
end table
[noun]

a small table that is often situated next to a sofa or other furniture

Ex: She placed her cup of coffee on the end table next to the couch. 
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snooker table

a large, rectangular table with pockets and elevated edges, used for playing the game of snooker, a type of billiards with 22 balls

Ex: The snooker table in the game room was so large that it took up almost an entire wall. 
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teapoy
teapoy
[noun]

a small, decorative table with a hinged or removable top, often used for storing tea or other small items, and commonly found in Indian and Southeast Asian homes

Ex: The teapoy in the corner of the room added a touch of elegance to the living space. 
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tea table
tea table
[noun]

a small table designed for serving or enjoying tea, often used in living rooms or dining areas

Ex: He placed the tray of snacks on the tea table by the window. 
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trestle table

a table with a simple frame consisting of two or three trestles supporting a flat top

Ex: The family gathered around the trestle table for their Thanksgiving dinner. 
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changing table

a table designed for changing babies' diapers, often with storage for supplies

Ex: She placed the baby on the changing table to change his diaper. 
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picnic table

a type of outdoor furniture with a horizontal tabletop and attached benches or seats, designed to seat multiple people

Ex: We sat at the picnic table in the park, enjoying a sunny afternoon and a homemade lunch. 
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bureau
bureau
[noun]

a desk with drawers and a hinged writing surface on top

Ex: He sat at the bureau to write letters. 
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davenport
davenport
[noun]

a type of small writing desk with a slanted top that opens to reveal a flat writing surface and drawers or compartments for storage

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