| 单词 | button-back sofa |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbutton-back sofa button-back n. the back of an upholstered chair, sofa, etc., where the stuffing is held in place with buttons; (also) a chair, sofa, etc., with such a back; chiefly attributive, as button-back chair, button-back sofa, etc. ΚΠ 1880 Standard 18 Nov. 1 (advt.) The dining-room consists of a suite of furniture.., in solid walnutwood frames, spring stuffed, button backs, and highly finished. 1920 Manitoba Free Press 7 June 12/5 (advt.) 1 button back chair at..$63.00. 1944 C. G. Booth Mr. Angel comes Aboard v. 31 It struck him that this was the first time he'd ever sat in the button-back. 1956 Times 2 Apr. 9 A mass of do-it-yourself literature, covering everything from upholstering button-back sofas to taking off that ugly old tiled roof. 1989 A. Aird 1990 Good Pub Guide 39/1 Cosy old pub with pink button-back banquettes. 2016 Sunday Times (Nexis) 4 Sept. (Home section) 42 There's the blue Victorian button-back sofa, gone at the middle, with an Indian cotton throw and a lot of scrunched cushions. < as lemmas |
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