ottoman

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen etc.
  2. (countable, uncountable) A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A fabric with a pronounced ribbed or corded effect, often made of silk or a mixture of cotton and silk-like yarns.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɑtəmən/
Etymology

From Ottoman in the early 19th century; so named because reclining on a couch was associated with Middle Eastern customs.

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