table

noun
UK: /ˈteɪ.bəl/
US: /ˈteɪ.bəl/

  1. A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs.

    1. We sat at the table to eat dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lamp sat precariously on the edge of the table, threatening to fall. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of facts or figures displayed in rows and columns.

    1. Look at the table showing the sales results. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report included a detailed table presenting the survey's findings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chart counter delay postpone
table transitive-verb

  1. To suggest something for discussion at a later date; postpone consideration of something.

    1. Let's table this discussion for next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee decided to table the proposal until more information was available. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "table" in English means: A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs., A set of facts or figures displayed in rows and columns..

The phonetic transcription of "table" is /ˈteɪ.bəl/ in British English and /ˈteɪ.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "table": chart, counter, delay, postpone.

Example usage of "table": "We sat at the table to eat dinner.". More examples on the page.