head table

noun

1. the principal table, as at a banquet or conference, often at the head of a row of tables or raised on a dais, where the presiding officer, chief speaker, guests of honor, etc., are seated.

Example Sentences

My husband and I were placed at a table far away from the head table.

From Washington Post

In hindsight,” Scully said, “I remember that twice he left the head table, apparently to make phone calls—which was unusual.

From The Daily Beast

This was a room whose head table of 45 guests groaned with power.

From The Daily Beast

At the head table, as at the other tables, the winners progress and the losing lady remaining begins play for the next game.

From Project Gutenberg

The night came, and I found myself at the head table in the dining saloon working for dear life to keep the thing going.

From Project Gutenberg

When either couple at the head table have made ten words, the bell is rung and the guests score and progress as in any other game.

From Project Gutenberg

The food at the head table was often tasted first by a servant as a precaution against poison.

From Project Gutenberg

The winners progress and change partners, after the bell rings at the head table.

From Project Gutenberg