coffee table

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

• noun A long low table, often placed before a sofa.

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• noun A long, low table, often placed before seating in a living room, on which drinks may be served, and magazines etc placed.

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• noun low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served