coffee table

noun

a low table, usually placed in front of a sofa, for holding ashtrays, snack bowls, glasses, magazines, etc.

Origin of coffee table

First recorded in 1875–80

Also called cocktail table.

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Examples from the Web for coffee table

And of course, there is a big, glossy—and celebratory—Rizzoli coffee-table book featuring the homes of some of her clients.
Design Treasures on the Block|Robin Givhan|October 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
After placing it tenderly upon the coffee-table, he bent down and set it going.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
It was quite a tiny apartment, with a divan, two lounge-chairs and a Persian coffee-table.
The Sins of Sverac Bablon|Sax Rohmer
And Isaacson drew from his pocket the letter Mrs. Armine had sent by the felucca, and laid it on the coffee-table.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens

During this conversation Johann Leopold had approached Johanna at her coffee-table.
A Noble Name|Claire Von Glmer
She took his laptop away and set it down on the coffee-table, then took off his headset.
Makers|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for coffee table

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 substancecoffee-table music

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coffee table

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