table
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
How often you will meet it
Rank 365 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 54,941 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.026% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- a set of data arranged in rows and columns also: tabular array see table 1
- a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs it was a sturdy table
- a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant
- flat tableland with steep edges also: mesa the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water
- a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks
- food or meals in general also: board she sets a fine tableroom and board
verb
- hold back to a later time also: postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, shelve, set back let's postpone the exam
- arrange or enter in tabular form also: tabularize, tabularise, tabulate
table in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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At Ion the family were gathering about the table to partake of their morning meal.
Christmas with Grandma Elsie · Martha Finley · Chapter 1
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The tall servant reappeared with a huge luncheon basket--all manner of delicacies were emptied out upon my table.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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I shot two wild fowl, resembling ducks, which were good to eat, and in the afternoon made me a table.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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The common table utensil which is too frequently conveyed to the fountain, to obtain the thirst-slaking beverage, will ultimately become fractured.
Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 · Various · Chapter 1
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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1