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at the adult table vs at the adult's table

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'At the adult table' is more commonly used when referring to a specific table designated for adults, while 'at the adult's table' is used when talking about a table belonging to or associated with a specific adult.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 877 views

at the adult table

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific table designated for adults.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is sitting or participating in activities at a table where adults are seated.

Examples:

  • Children usually sit at the kids' table during family gatherings, while the teenagers get to sit at the adult table.
  • She felt proud to be invited to sit at the adult table for the first time.
  • Nov 21, 2015 ... My niece, the oldest cousin and the only girl, has always had a place at the adult table at my house if she wanted it. Seating her in a separate ...
  • Nov 22, 2015 ... For a lot of kids, having to sit at the adult table is a punishment, not a privilege. Why would they want to be bored with adult conversation and ...
  • Dec 1, 2015 ... If you're at the adult table and you're the youngest, you're basically like the interns on "Grey's Anatomy." You have to do the dirty work like ...
  • What the... What the F@%K did I just see?? Enjoy the latest from your friends at The Adult Table http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/80bj · What the F#%K Gary: Brunch.

Alternatives:

  • at the grown-up table
  • at the mature table
  • at the older table
  • at the senior table
  • at the parent table

at the adult's table

This phrase is also correct and is used when talking about a table belonging to or associated with a specific adult.

This phrase is used to specify that the table in question belongs to or is associated with a particular adult.

Examples:

  • We always have dinner at the adult's table when we visit Grandma's house.
  • The children were not allowed to sit at the adult's table during the formal event.
  • Nov 17, 2015 ... As for where I sit at the adult's table, I refuse to be more than two seats away from any of the “cool cousins.” I'm not even gonna name who the ...
  • Dec 5, 2015 ... It takes a kid to point out that their retro and ultra-casual outfits simply don't cut it at the adult's table. As a beautiful couple walks in -- donning ...
  • In an attempt to be considered adult enough to sit at the adult's table, Tina begins dressing more maturely and using what she perceives to be sophisticated ...
  • Nov 21, 2013 ... I was an only child, so I sat at the adult's table. My godmother, Ethel, always made me creamed peas to go on top of my mashed potatoes at ...

Alternatives:

  • at the parent's table
  • at the grown-up's table
  • at the mature's table
  • at the older's table
  • at the senior's table

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