drop-leaftable

noun

UK /ˈdrɒp liːfˌteɪbəl/

US /ˈdrɑːp liːfˌteɪbəl/

A drop-leaf table is a table with a flat part on the side that can be folded down to make the table smaller.

We folded down the drop-leaf table to make more room in the kitchen.

SYNONYMS

folding table extendable table leaf table hinged table

RELATED WORDS

table leaf hinge furniture dining table

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A table whose side sections hang down when not in use.

The old drop-leaf table stood against the wall with its leaves down.

3. A space-saving piece of furniture often used in small rooms.

They bought a drop-leaf table for their tiny apartment.

4. A table that can be made larger by lifting its hinged leaves.

When guests arrived, she lifted the drop-leaf table's leaves to seat everyone.