kids table

Children's dining spot

The kids table is a separate, smaller table where children sit during family gatherings or holiday meals, apart from the adults.

The term extends figuratively to any situation where someone is excluded from serious discussion or decision-making: They kept him at the kids table during negotiations.

Being moved to the grown-ups table marks acceptance into adult conversation.

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crayons · spills · giggles · wobbly · juice boxes · macaroni · chicken nuggets · paper plates · paper napkins · kiddie · sippy cups · booster seat · messy · loud · playroom · birthday party · highchair · sit still

Categories
Opposites
dining hierarchy/status

kids tablehead table

Primary seating for honorees

high table · VIP table · captain's table · formal dining room

formality/seriousness

kids tablestate dinner

Formal diplomatic reception meal

banquet table · fine dining

inclusion/exclusion from main event

kids tableinner circle

Exclusive group of confidants

seat at the table

Family

kid, kids, kiddo, kiddos, kidding, kidded, table, tables, tabled

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G