tabletop
UK: ˈteɪbltɒp | US: ˈteɪbltɑːp
n. the flat, horizontal surface of a table
n. (gaming) a surface used for playing board games or role-playing games
adj. designed for use on a table (e.g., tabletop game)
The word "tabletop" is a straightforward compound of "table" (from Latin tabula, meaning "board" or "flat piece") and "top" (from Old English topp, meaning "summit" or "upper surface"). It emerged in Middle English to literally describe the uppermost part of a table. Over time, its usage expanded to specialized contexts like gaming, where it refers to the play surface. The logic is transparent: a "table's top" is its functional plane, whether for dining or gameplay.
She placed the vase carefully on the tabletop.
The group gathered around the tabletop to play Dungeons & Dragons.
This tabletop is made of durable oak wood.
Tabletop games have become increasingly popular in recent years.
He wiped the spilled coffee off the tabletop with a cloth.