Word Noun
tabletop
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈteɪbəɫˌtɑp/ UK /tˈeɪbəltˌɒp/ table·top UK spelling tabletops
Definition
n.the flat, top surface of a table where you place things like food or books.
n.the horizontal upper surface of a table. Often used as a modifier to describe games or activities designed to be played on such a surface.
Examples
“She wiped the crumbs off the wooden tabletop.”
“The photographer arranged the fruit carefully on the marble tabletop to catch the morning light.”
“While digital gaming has seen a massive surge in popularity, many enthusiasts still prefer the tactile experience of traditional tabletop strategy games and physical miniatures.”
Usage
Commonly used as an attributive noun in phrases like 'tabletop game' or 'tabletop photography'.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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