ottoman
1 of 2noun
ot·to·man ˈä-tə-mən 
1
capitalized
a
: a member of a Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I that ruled the Ottoman Empire
b
: a citizen or functionary of the Ottoman Empire
2
[French ottomane, from feminine of ottoman, adjective]
a
: an upholstered often overstuffed seat or couch usually without a back
b
: an overstuffed footstool
3
: a heavy clothing fabric characterized by pronounced crosswise ribs
Ottoman
2 of 2adjective
Ot·to·man ˈä-tə-mən
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2022 It can be recombined to fit your unique space and includes four pieces: two corner chairs, an armless chair and an ottoman. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 Another unique piece of furniture to look out for is this cat bed-slash-ottoman from Amazon. Carly Kulzer, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 There's also the Field Lounger, which is a modular chaise lounge featuring a large square ottoman. Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Elements as small as an ottoman, side table, or even floor poufs are all options for adding a dose of texture and interest should a full-size chair or other large-scale piece be too overwhelming. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The results include an ottoman and side table that pair rough Trani marble with vacuumed leather. New York Times, 30 June 2022 The weighted Afghan on the ottoman, a true security blanket, adds texture. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Right now, take 25 percent off a cozy ottoman to accompany a favorite lounge chair or complete a children's play room. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 June 2022 See More
Noun
Find an ottoman with storage, such as those intended for shoes or kids' toys, and stuff it with blankets instead. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2022 It can be recombined to fit your unique space and includes four pieces: two corner chairs, an armless chair and an ottoman. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 Another unique piece of furniture to look out for is this cat bed-slash-ottoman from Amazon. Carly Kulzer, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 There's also the Field Lounger, which is a modular chaise lounge featuring a large square ottoman. Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Elements as small as an ottoman, side table, or even floor poufs are all options for adding a dose of texture and interest should a full-size chair or other large-scale piece be too overwhelming. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The results include an ottoman and side table that pair rough Trani marble with vacuumed leather. New York Times, 30 June 2022 The weighted Afghan on the ottoman, a true security blanket, adds texture. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Right now, take 25 percent off a cozy ottoman to accompany a favorite lounge chair or complete a children's play room. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
French, adjective & noun, probably from Italian ottomano, from Arabic ʽothmānī, from ʽOthmān Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire
First Known Use
Noun
1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adjective
1546, in the meaning defined above
ottoman
noun
as in banquette
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- banquette
- daybed
- bench
- sofa
- couch
- divan
- settee
- chesterfield
- studio couch
- lounger
- lounge
- sofa bed
- davenport
- recamier
- love seat
- tête-à-tête
- squab