as in coffee table
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of refectory table
As many calories as this team burns, the menu here runs to a high-volume midday meal of proteins and starches served family-style at the refectory table in the back.
—
Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2022
The seven bedrooms are augmented by snugs and drawing rooms while a pantry with a refectory table provides breakfasts, as well as private lunches and dinners on request and minibars.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes, 28 May 2021
The dining room table is a dark oak refectory table.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2020
Petals were scattered among gigantic candlesticks on the thirty-foot linen runner covering the immense refectory table; each of us was attended by a footman dressed as a hooded monk.
—Maureen Orth, Town & Country, 11 Jan. 2013
Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2022
The seven bedrooms are augmented by snugs and drawing rooms while a pantry with a refectory table provides breakfasts, as well as private lunches and dinners on request and minibars.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes, 28 May 2021
The dining room table is a dark oak refectory table.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2020
Petals were scattered among gigantic candlesticks on the thirty-foot linen runner covering the immense refectory table; each of us was attended by a footman dressed as a hooded monk.
—Maureen Orth, Town & Country, 11 Jan. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refectory table
Noun
-
Think of them as the ultimate IRL treasure hunt, where the payoff can be anything from a sculptural 1970s burl wood coffee table to a retro Murano glass mushroom lamp.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Pair it with the matching coffee table (also on sale) for a cohesive look.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
That table seats four, and a separate lower seating area splits two chairs with a tea table.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Dec. 2025
-
There is a low tea table, common in many Chinese businesses, as well as a green screen area for people to use for livestreams.—
Lavender Au,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Some boards date as far back as the late 19th century, and some have connections to legendary surfers such as Duke Kahanamoku, Whitey Harrison, Bob Simmons, Phil Edwards, Kelly Slater and Bethany Hamilton.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
-
White also had a hand in two other Boston baskets during the team’s final fourth-quarter push, scoring a fast-break layup off a Jaylen Brown steal and setting up a Brown jumper with another offensive board.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Refectory table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refectory%20table. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
