coffee-table book
US /ˈkɔfiˌteɪbl bʊk/
UK /ˈkɔfiˌteɪbl bʊk/
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a large, expensive, illustrated book, typically placed on a coffee table for casual browsing.
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She received a beautiful coffee-table book about art history as a gift.
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The waiting room had several coffee-table books to entertain visitors.