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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Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
Furet had earlier co-produced a glossy two-volume study of the Revolution, La Révolution française (1965–66), described unkindly but not unjustly by Lynn Hunt as a coffee-table book.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Snag a shoe cabinet that hides up to 12 pairs, underbed storage bins to tuck away off-season clothing or extra linens, and a storage ottoman that functions as extra seating, a hideaway for blankets, and even a coffee table.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The result is a fun gift for families, kids of all ages, and anyone who’s into mindless coffee-table tinkering.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
Furet had earlier co-produced a glossy two-volume study of the Revolution, La Révolution française (1965–66), described unkindly but not unjustly by Lynn Hunt as a coffee-table book.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
The shelves are adjustable to fit your needs, and the top can be used to display decor such as family photos, candles, and coffee table books.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Snag a shoe cabinet that hides up to 12 pairs, underbed storage bins to tuck away off-season clothing or extra linens, and a storage ottoman that functions as extra seating, a hideaway for blankets, and even a coffee table.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Coffee-table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee-table. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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