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Tabletop: meaning, definitions and examples

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tabletop

 

[ หˆteษช.bษ™l.tษ’p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture type

A tabletop is the surface of a table, where activities take place. It can be made from various materials such as wood, metal, or glass. The shape and size of a tabletop can vary depending on the design and purpose of the table. In addition to its functional role, the tabletop can also add aesthetic value to a room through its design and finish. Commonly used in dining rooms, living areas, and offices, tabletops are essential in creating spaces for interaction and work.

Synonyms

counter, platform, surface, top.

Examples of usage

  • The tabletop was polished to a shine.
  • She spread out the paperwork on the large tabletop.
  • They gathered around the tabletop for board games.
  • The dining tabletop was elegantly set for dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "tabletop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mesa de jogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฌเคฒเคŸเฅ‰เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tischplatte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meja permainan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัั‚ั–ะปัŒะฝะฐ ะณั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stรณล‚ do gier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒ–ใƒซใƒˆใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท table de jeu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mesa de juego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท masa รผstรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ์ด๋ธ”ํƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงูˆู„ุฉ ุงู„ุฃู„ุนุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hracรญ stลฏl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hernรฝ stรดl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกŒ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miza za igre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikjatรถflur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฝ าฏัั‚ะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyun masasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mesa de juego

Etymology

The word 'tabletop' is derived from the combination of 'table' and 'top.' The term 'table' comes from the Old French word 'table' (now 'table' in modern French), which itself originates from the Latin word 'tabula,' meaning 'a board' or 'a plank.' 'Top' has Old English roots, coming from 'toppa,' which referred to the highest part or summit. The concept of a tabletop has evolved over centuries, originally referring to any flat surface for various tasks, including dining and work. Historically, tabletops have been crafted from wood, stone, and later metals and glass, reflecting the materials available at different times. Today, 'tabletop' is widely used to denote the upper surface of a table across various settings, ranging from homes to restaurants and offices.