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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Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
This stunning coffee-table book dives into the world of Chanel with breathtaking photography and a deep dive into the legendary brand’s history.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
Shep Hyken, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Introducing the publisher’s newest coffee table book Federer, the first-ever visual biography of the Swiss tennis legend, offering an intimate look into his childhood, private life and record-breaking career.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Travel by Design $105 Assouline No list of the best housewarming gifts would be complete without a statement coffee-table book.
—Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
This stunning coffee-table book dives into the world of Chanel with breathtaking photography and a deep dive into the legendary brand’s history.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
Noun
The History of the Company: The history of an organization can make a nice coffee table book.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Introducing the publisher’s newest coffee table book Federer, the first-ever visual biography of the Swiss tennis legend, offering an intimate look into his childhood, private life and record-breaking career.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Coffee-table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee-table. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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