davenport
davenport
nounDefinition of DAVENPORT
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters <we seated ourselves on the davenport while we waited for him to get ready>
Related Words lounger, love seat, recamier, tête-à-tête; daybed, sofa bed, studio couch; banquette, bench, ottoman
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