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squab

noun

ˈskwäb

Definition of squab

as in couch

a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters at one point Robinson Crusoe tells of making a rough-hewn squab with the skins of animals he had killed

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Recent Examples of squab The squab is handled delicately to highlight its natural depth, while pistachio bavarois adds subtle richness, turnips and pickled daikon bring earth and acidity, and huckleberries echo the game with focused dark fruit. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 The cookbook included meats from chicken and turkey to venison, rabbit and squab, while some families served possum, tongue or wild duck. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025 Other poultry dishes may include squab cooked in a wood-fire oven or on a grill. — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 July 2025 This winter's menu features squab with wild rice, cranberry, beet, rosemary, goat cheese and red meadow sorrel. — Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for squab

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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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