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Ottoman - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An ottoman is a padded, upholstered seat or footstool without a back or arms. It is often used as a footrest or extra seating in living rooms.

ottoman

/ɑtəmən/ /ɒtəmən/

Definition:

A low upholstered seat or footstool without a back or arms.

Synonyms:

footstool, pouf, hassock, tuffet

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

chair, sofa

Common Collocations:

leather ottoman, storage ottoman, coffee table ottoman

Derivatives:

ottomans, Ottomanize

Usage Tips:

Use "ottoman" to refer to a padded footrest or seat without arms or backrest.

Common Phrases:

Ottoman Empire, pull up an ottoman, Ottoman-style furniture

Etymology:

Derived from the French "ottomane," referring to Turkish-style furniture from the Ottoman Empire.

Examples:

  • 1. She rested her feet on the soft ottoman while reading.
  • 2. The living room has a stylish leather ottoman near the sofa.
  • 3. He bought a storage ottoman to keep blankets neatly tucked away.
  • 4. The antique ottoman matched perfectly with her Victorian-era decor.

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