Meaning & use
coffee table
A low table, usually placed in front of a sofa, for holding drinks, magazines, or decorative objects.
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We set the tray of snacks down on the coffee table before the guests arrived.
A stack of photography books covered the entire coffee table.
A note on using this word
The phrase "coffee-table book" describes a large, richly illustrated book meant for display rather than close reading.
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