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coffee table
noun
a low table, usually placed in front of a sofa, for holding ashtrays, snack bowls, glasses, magazines, etc.
coffee table
noun
a low table, on which newspapers, etc, may be placed and coffee served
(modifier) implying an emphasis on appearance and style over substance
coffee-table music
Word History and Origins
Origin of coffee table1
Example Sentences
Outside the yurts, guests will find armchairs, a coffee table, fire pit and picnic table.
They toyed with a sleek coffee table book with gorgeous photos of the house.
The statuesque candlesticks come in honey yellow and golden bronze, or choose the ribbed, three-wick candle for a more casual look on your coffee table.
An element of romance permeates the Spotlight’s interior, with an intimate dance space and a sumptuous lounge area outfitted with Persian rugs, Victorian-style furniture and steam trunks that double as coffee tables.
On his coffee table sits a gleaming metallic hood ornament, a winged pointed figure that looks like a mock spaceship that Gurr hoped would grace a new Lincoln.
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