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Banquette - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A banquette is a long, upholstered bench or seat, often built into a wall or alcove. It is commonly used in dining areas or public spaces for seating multiple people.

banquette

/bæŋˈkɛt/ /bæŋˈkɛt/

Definition:

A long upholstered bench or seat, often built into a wall or alcove.

Synonyms:

bench, settee, settle, sofa

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

chair, stool

Common Collocations:

upholstered banquette, corner banquette, kitchen banquette, dining banquette

Derivatives:

banquettes (plural), banqueted (verb form unrelated)

Usage Tips:

Use "banquette" to describe a built-in bench, often in dining areas or hallways.

Common Phrases:

window banquette, banquet seating (variant spelling), cozy banquette

Etymology:

From French "banquette," meaning a small bench, derived from Italian "banchetto," diminutive of "banca" (bench).

Examples:

  • 1. The café had a cozy banquette by the window.
  • 2. They sat on the leather banquette in the restaurant booth.
  • 3. The kitchen’s corner banquette saved space and added charm.
  • 4. She tucked her bag under the upholstered banquette before sitting down.

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