sit at the adult table vs sit at the adult's table

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Sit at the adult table' implies sitting at a table designated for adults, while 'sit at the adult's table' suggests sitting at a specific table belonging to an adult. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1085 views

sit at the adult table

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to sitting at a table designated for adults.

This phrase is used to indicate sitting at a table where adults are seated, often in contrast to a separate table for children.

Examples:

Children should sit at the kids' table, while the adults sit at the adult table.
She felt proud to finally be able to sit at the adult table during family gatherings.

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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 ...
Nov 26, 2015 ... /r/allMRW my nephew tells me he gets to sit at the adult table this year because he drinks iced tea now. (i.imgur.com). submitted 3 months ago ...
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Alternatives:

sit with the adults
sit at the grown-up table
sit at the main table
sit at the big table
sit at the family table

sit at the adult's table

This phrase is correct and implies sitting at a specific table belonging to an adult.

This phrase is used when referring to a particular table that belongs to or is designated for a specific adult.

Examples:

Please sit at the adult's table; that's where your father will be sitting.
She always reserved a seat for him at the adult's table.

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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 ...
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 ...
... in an attempt to be considered adult enough to sit at the adult's table, begins dressing more maturely and using what she perceives to be sophisticated catch ...
... who keeps throwing Bob's perfect turkeys into the toilet), some silly scheming on Bob's part, and Tina's ridiculously relatable desires to sit at the “adult's” table.

Alternatives:

sit at the parent's table
sit at the grown-up's table
sit at the family's table
sit at the designated adult's table
sit at the reserved adult's table

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sit at the adult table vs sit at the adult's table