tablemate

English

Etymology

From table + -mate.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: labelmate, stablemate

Noun

tablemate (plural tablemates)

1. Someone with whom one shares a table.

   Synonym: tablefellow

   • 2003, Georgina Cruz, Cruises: How to Sail in Style for Less, page 223:

     If you are on a ship that has two traditional dinner seatings, arrive at your table on time. Your tablemates will appreciate it and so will the waiters.

Anagrams

• metatable