settee

noun

set·​tee se-ˈtē How to pronounce settee (audio)
Synonyms of setteenext
1
: a long seat with a back
2
: a medium-sized sofa with arms and a back

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the young couple snuggled on the settee
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The settee and chairs are by Lane Venture in Cilantro greens, and the cast-iron horse is a nod to Khouri's Kentucky roots. — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 Thoughtfully designed by the Rockwell Group, The Dominick is the only hotel in New York with custom furnishings by Fendi Casa, including sofas, chairs, headboards, side tables and a beautiful settee at the end of the bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 With vintage styles trending this year, designers are loving pieces like settees that have lived-in character to make rooms feel more inviting. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Even the toughest patio furniture, such as teak chairs or a wrought-iron settee, will last longer if it's stored when not in use. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for settee

Word History

Etymology

alteration of settle

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of settee was in 1716

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settee

noun
set·​tee se-ˈtē How to pronounce settee (audio)
1
: a long seat with a back
2
: a medium-sized sofa with arms and a back

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