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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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
But those elements may be better suited to consumption via the bulky coffee-table book Netflix will undoubtedly release for its awards push, as opposed to the fisheye presentation afforded by DP Dan Laustsen’s large-format cameras.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Indeed, this is a coffee table book that’s meant to be savored and not just gazed at.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Carter’s research for a billionaire aesthetic included combing through design magazines and coffee-table books, noting blanched color palettes and editorial spreads that both reflect and shape real-world luxury.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
But those elements may be better suited to consumption via the bulky coffee-table book Netflix will undoubtedly release for its awards push, as opposed to the fisheye presentation afforded by DP Dan Laustsen’s large-format cameras.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Style it on your mantel, in the kitchen with Christmas sweets, or on your coffee table to decorate your living room with a fun surprise with your morning cup of Joe.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Indeed, this is a coffee table book that’s meant to be savored and not just gazed at.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Coffee-table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee-table. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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