coffee-table

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adjective

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)

coffee table

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noun

: a low table customarily placed in front of a sofa

called also cocktail table

Examples of coffee-table in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Padilla started by running errands, then took on bigger responsibilities like managing her social media and eventually working with her on a coffee-table book called Fashion First. — Lucy Feldman, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

Written by the design editor of New York magazine and Curbed, Wendy Goodman, the stunning coffee-table book traces the store’s 125-year history. — Air Mail, 19 Sep. 2026

Noun

The King Studio had ample room for relaxing during the day—with a couch, coffee table, and corner accent chair—and a welcoming canopy king bed for restful nights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Add them to your mantel display, your festive tablescape, or as a coffee table centerpiece. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1962, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coffee-table

• eatable
• treatable
• depletable
• repeatable
• unbeatable

Kids Definition

coffee table

noun

: a low table usually placed in front of a sofa