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

An accompanying breakfast nook sports an oak banquette and a glass table. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 June 2025

With a classic atmosphere — red leather banquettes, white tablecloths, dark wood — the restaurant seats 38 diners inside and 20 outdoors. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025

The landmark property, which originally opened in 1957, has been recently restored to capture its former Frank Sinatra-era glory with red banquettes, wood paneling, and a long bar that features sweeping views of the runway outside. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 20 May 2025

The van had a stovetop, dining banquette and sleeping areas. —Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 30 Apr. 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