coffee table

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Recent Examples of coffee table For entertaining, consider this set with a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table large enough for serving small dishes and drinks. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Lounge chairs are excellent for sunning and reading, while a bench and coffee table are ideal during mealtimes. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 Fresh flowers and a selection of colorful coffee table books chronicling New York City’s art scene provide a warm touch. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026 From bold coffee tables to modern chairs, a room can seem timeless, minimalist, and contemporary all at once—particularly when the color palette is beautifully restrained. Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coffee table
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffee table
Noun
  • That table seats four, and a separate lower seating area splits two chairs with a tea table.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
  • There is a low tea table, common in many Chinese businesses, as well as a green screen area for people to use for livestreams.
    Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As many calories as this team burns, the menu here runs to a high-volume midday meal of proteins and starches served family-style at the refectory table in the back.
    Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2022
  • The seven bedrooms are augmented by snugs and drawing rooms while a pantry with a refectory table provides breakfasts, as well as private lunches and dinners on request and minibars.
    Sarah Turner, Forbes, 28 May 2021

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“Coffee table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffee%20table. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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