Definition: 1. A set of data arranged in rows and columns. 2. A piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs. 3. Hold back to a later time.
Use 'table' in a sentence:
1. I attempted to learn my tables.
2. I'd like to book a table for two for 8 o'clock tonight.
3. We want to get all the parties back to the negotiating table.
4. I'd like a table for two at about 8:30, please.
5. Put it down on the table.
6. The letter lay unopened on the table.
7. Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table.
8. She banged his dinner on the table.
9. He pounded the table with his fist.
10. He thumped the table angrily.
11. He rapped the table with his pen.
12. I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock.
13. I booked a table at the Savoy Grill.
14. Management have put several new proposals on the table.
15. The table was decorated with gold inlay.
16. They've tabled a motion criticising the Government for doing nothing about the problem.
17. Could you set the table for dinner?
18. It means that all the options are at least on the table.
19. Dave thumped the table in frustration.
20. Place the table at right angles/ at a right angle to the wall.
21. The tables are not on a level.
22. Children must learn to behave at table.
23. Consult the table on page 104.
24. This is one of the best packages we've put on the table in years.
25. Do you know your six times table?
26. The table is at a slight tilt.
27. She stretched across the table for the butter.
28. He struck the table with his fist.
29. I've set a place for you at the table.
30. If you're looking for your file, it's on the table.
31. We will table that for later.
32. The table collapses for easy storage.
33. He kept the whole table entertained with his jokes.
34. This table is made of solid oak.
35. It's your turn to do the table.
36. The table takes up too much room.
37. The results are indicated in Table 2.
38. Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years.
39. They put a table athwart the doorway.
40. There's bread on the table. Help yourself.
41. What's the Spanish word for 'table'?
42. The table is six feet long.
43. I had to bend double to get under the table.
44. Other research supports the figures in Table 3.3.
45. The box will do fine as a table.
46. The table was set for six guests.
47. I'll just wipe the table.
48. She set a tray down on the table.
49. We ate at the kitchen table.
50. Right then, where do you want the table to go?
51. He didn't know his eleven-times table.
52. Will you take your books off the table?
53. She was sitting at the kitchen table eating a currant bun.
54. A table for two, please.
55. They have tabled a motion for debate at the next Party Conference.
56. Let's have a game of table tennis.
57. There's room for one more at the table.
58. A film of dust coated the table.
59. We can get six people round this table at a pinch.
60. They were all sitting round the table.
61. Quick, bag that table over there!
62. He set the tray upon the table.
63. The book lay open on the table.
64. They made for an empty table in the far corner.
65. There was a great big pile of books on the table.
66. I placed his drink on the small table at his elbow.
67. They rose from the table.
68. That's his wife sitting at the far end of the table.
69. Could you move all that stuff off the table?
70. I'll move the table ─ it takes up too much room.
71. There were two dead bottles of wine on the table.
