davenport

dav·en·port

noun \ˈda-v^ən-ˌpȯrt, ˈda-v^əm-\

Definition of DAVENPORT

1

: a small compact writing desk

2

: a large upholstered sofa often convertible into a bed

Examples of DAVENPORT

1. <we seated ourselves on the davenport while we waited for him to get ready>

Origin of DAVENPORT

probably from the name Davenport

First Known Use: 1853

Related to DAVENPORT

Synonyms: chesterfield, couch, divan, lounge, settee, sofa, squab

Related Words: lounger, love seat, recamier, tête-à-tête; daybed, sofa bed, studio couch; banquette, bench, ottoman

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Rhymes with DAVENPORT

bladderwort, butterwort, heliport, hold the fort, life-support, liverwort, moneywort, nonsupport, on report, pennywort, price support, Saint-John's-wort, sally port, self-report, self-support, spiderwort, teleport, treaty port, ultrashort, worrywart