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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A long, low table, often placed before seating in a living room, on which drinks may be served, and magazines etc placed.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A coffee table is a style of long, low table which is designed to be placed in front of (or next to) a sofa or upholstered chairs to support beverages (hence the name ), magazines , books (especially large, illustrated coffee table books ), decorative objects, ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served [syn: cocktail table ]

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ A ten-minute wait round a low coffee table bearing three London telephone directories and three copies of the Yellow Pages. ▪ A three-piece suite and coffee table occupied the front half, a fitted kitchen and dinette the rear. ...