table

/ˈteɪbəl/noun

A piece of furniture with a flat top, used for eating, working, and many other activities.

Example sentences

“We gathered around the kitchen table for dinner.”
“Please set the table with forks, knives, and napkins.”

Careful with the verb: to 'table' a proposal means to postpone it in American English but to present it for discussion in British English.

Related words

chairA piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a seat, a back, legs or wheels, and sometimes armrests.sofaA long, cushioned seat with a back and arms, big enough for two or more people.lampA device that produces light, and sometimes heat or other forms of radiation.furnitureMovable items such as tables, chairs, and beds that make a room useful or attractive.curtainA hanging piece of fabric used to cover a window, bed, or other opening.bathroomA room fitted with a bathtub or shower, and usually a toilet as well.