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tabletop

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈteɪbəɫˌtɑp// UK //tˈeɪbəltˌɒp// table·top Archaic

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.


SIMPLE

She wiped the crumbs off the wooden tabletop.

CONTEXTUAL

The photographer arranged the fruit carefully on the marble tabletop to catch the morning light.

COMPLEX

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'.

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