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
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
The high armrests, ottoman, and throw pillow are coupled with a dense sponge cushion seat that makes the chair ideal for lounging.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
The United Polaris Studio Suites are 25% larger than the current United Polaris business class seats and are equipped with privacy doors, an extra ottoman for a visitor, 27-inch screens, luxury toiletries, pajamas — and even come with caviar service and wine pairings.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 13 May 2025
The right coffee table plays an important role—choose one that is low profile, or choose an ottoman.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Noun
Corner chairs, seats with arms, seats without arms, an ottoman—you’ve got options.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
The high armrests, ottoman, and throw pillow are coupled with a dense sponge cushion seat that makes the chair ideal for lounging.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
The United Polaris Studio Suites are 25% larger than the current United Polaris business class seats and are equipped with privacy doors, an extra ottoman for a visitor, 27-inch screens, luxury toiletries, pajamas — and even come with caviar service and wine pairings.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 13 May 2025
The right coffee table plays an important role—choose one that is low profile, or choose an ottoman.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ottoman
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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