square table

Equal-sided dining surface

A square table is a table with a square top—four sides of equal length meeting at right angles.

The term distinguishes it from round, rectangular, or oval tables.

Square tables seat four comfortably, one per side: We gathered around the square table for cards.

In data contexts, a square table has equal numbers of rows and columns.

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table shape

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Equal-status meeting format

oval table · rectangular table

formality/hierarchy

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Large formal eating surface

head table · refectory table · trestle table · conference table

Family

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