banquette

noun

ban·​quette baŋ-ˈket 

ban-,

 sense 1b is also  ˈbaŋ-kət

1

a

: a raised way along the inside of a parapet or trench for gunners or guns

b

Southern US : sidewalk

2

a

: a long upholstered bench

b

: a sofa having one roll-over arm

c

: a built-in usually upholstered bench along a wall

Examples of banquette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Afterward, retreat to the spa’s relaxation lounge—where a glowing copper teardrop floats above cedar banquettes—while next door, the subterranean fitness center boasts Technogym gear and treadmills—all below the waterline. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Nearby, there is a cozy banquette for casual dining. —Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025

In the dining room, expect vintage chandeliers, intricate mosaic tilework and leather banquettes, designed in collaboration with Chicago’s Kuchar Studio and Dan Beyer Architects. —Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025

When the Wildbirch Hotel opened in Anchorage in June 2025, rooms were outfitted with multiple charging stations, including extra outlets built directly into the banquette seating that doubles as a workspace. —Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from Old Occitan banqueta, diminutive of banc bench, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English benc bench

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for banquette

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette
• cadet