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

Jean glanced over at him, seated next to her on the pleather banquette, then away. —David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025

Plants, glowing lamps, and original art surround couches, banquettes, and seating areas, giving the bar an inviting feel. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025

The Wall Street Hotel’s afternoon tea spot is dripping with jewel tones—a teal-blue carpet, mustard lounge chairs, a deep-red banquette. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025

Dual ovens, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry featuring glass panes, and a casual dining area with banquette seating round out the space—which was Hadid’s favorite room in the house. —Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 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