davenport
Meaning
- A large sofa, especially a formal one.
- A writing desk, especially a small one.
Synonyms
studio couch
divan-bed
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdævənpɔːt/
Etymology
The sofa sense is a genericized trademark named after the defunct furniture manufacturer A. H. Davenport and Company.
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