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parsons table

Par·sons ta·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr-suh nz tey-buh l]
    • /ˈpɑr sənz ˈteɪ bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr-suh nz tey-buh l]
    • /ˈpɑr sənz ˈteɪ bəl/

Definitions of parsons table words

  • noun parsons table a square or rectangular table, often of lightweight material, with straight legs that are square in cross section and of the same thickness as the top extending from the corners flush with the top so as to appear jointless. 1
  • noun parsons table a simple square or rectangular table which has legs of the same thickness as the table top. 0
  • noun parsons table a lightweight, square-legged table of geometric design, often made of molded plastic 0
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Origin of parsons table

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; named after the Parsons School of Design, New York City

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Parts of speech for Parsons table

noun
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parsons table popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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