davenport

Meaning

  1. A large sofa, especially a formal one.
  2. A writing desk, especially a small one.

Frequency

C2
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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