Meaning of kiddie table | Babel Free

Definitions

1. At family events, the dining table where children are seated together, separate from the table(s) reserved for adults.
   informal
2. The gathering place, forum, or venue assigned to less prominent or less capable participants in an event.
   idiomatic, often, sarcastic

Equivalents

Examples

“Children gathered at the kiddie table and adults enjoyed conversation and, of course, everyone enjoyed the turkey dinner.”

“EW: You’re nominated for the Best Album for Children. Does that mean you have to sit at a kiddie table? JR: We are relegated to a pre-televised ceremony.”

“After failing in 2003 to drag Canada into a disastrous war in Iraq, Stephen Harper has achieved it in 2014. And he will sleep better knowing that, when he next dines with the American president and fellow NATO leaders, he won’t be relegated to the kiddie table.”

“Organized by Fox News, the main stage, prime-time debate will involve only the candidates polling in the top 10. According to the most recent numbers, Trump, Bush and Walker are leading the way, with everyone else competing closely for the remaining slots — and to avoid the afternoon kiddie table debate.”

“As if men have not already been the dominating voice in “serious” music, leaving women to the kiddie table of pop.”

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