coffee table book


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coffee table book

A large hardbound book primarily containing pictures that is often displayed on a coffee table in a common area as a conversation piece. Jenna published a coffee table book that featured beautiful photographs from her European vacations. At least there were some interesting coffee table books to flip through while we waited. I think vase of flowers and a colorful coffee table book or two would look so nice here in the living room.
See also: book, coffee, table

coffee-table book

A large, typically hardcover book full of glossy photos that is meant to be displayed on a coffee-table for casual viewing, as opposed to thorough reading. At least there were some interesting coffee-table books to flip through while we waited. Jenna published a coffee-table book that featured beautiful photographs from her European vacations. I think vase of flowers and a colorful coffee-table book or two would look so nice here in the living room.
See also: book
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