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settee

noun

se-ˈtē

Definition of settee

as in couch

a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters the young couple snuggled on the settee

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Recent Examples of settee Of course, the elegant bar paired with a forward-facing lounge, and a wraparound settee forms a natural center for conversation and an expansive sun lounge extends the atmosphere of leisure aft. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Andy hopped onto a nearby settee and wagged his tail. — Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026 Favorites include a tweed couch by Milo Baughman, a settee by Rodney Kinsman, a Siesta chair by Ingmar Relling, and a Bruce Sienkowski armchair. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2026 The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for settee

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Food and drink The inn's lobby doubles as a café that’s open to the public for certain hours of the day—enjoy a coffee and pastry on one of the front porch’s comfortable couches to start the day right.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
There’s nothing better than sitting on the couch to binge your favorite TV show.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of couch

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Plus, the modular set includes one roomy sofa, one armchair, a large and small ottoman, and an acacia coffee table that can be configured in several layouts to suit your needs.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Their focus is principally Travis Kelce, who is reclined on an outdoor sofa, posing for a Tommy Hilfiger campaign.

— Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

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