Meaning of the word "coffee-table book" in English

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coffee-table book

US /ˈkɔfiˌteɪbl bʊk/
UK /ˈkɔfiˌteɪbl bʊk/
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Noun

1.

a large, expensive, illustrated book, typically placed on a coffee table for casual browsing.

Example:
She received a beautiful coffee-table book about art history as a gift.
The waiting room had several coffee-table books to entertain visitors.
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