cof·fee-ta·ble
ˈkȯ-fē-ˌtā-bəl 
ˈkä-
: of, relating to, or being an article (such as a book or magazine) intended for display (as on a coffee table)
: a low table customarily placed in front of a sofa
called also cocktail table
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
To be released October 24 by luxury publisher Assouline, this hefty (10-by-13-inch, five-pound, 312-page) coffee-table tome showcases premiere vineyards, top wines, rousing adventures and sublime bliss.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Similarly, Espinoza says items like lacquered coffee tables and sideboards can be added for a striking contrast.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
And of course, all feline fans will love a themed goodie like a coffee-table book, printed tea towel, or notebook.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
To be released October 24 by luxury publisher Assouline, this hefty (10-by-13-inch, five-pound, 312-page) coffee-table tome showcases premiere vineyards, top wines, rousing adventures and sublime bliss.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
Egorov in partnership with iconic brands and creatives including Dior, Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Amalie Gassmann, Jameela Jamil and Patrick Mcdowell, produced an image-first coffee table book that is equally fascinating to browse as well as to reference.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Similarly, Espinoza says items like lacquered coffee tables and sideboards can be added for a striking contrast.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Coffee-table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee-table. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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