davenport

noun

dav·en·port | \ ˈda-vᵊn-ˌpȯrt

How to pronounce davenport (audio)

, ˈda-vᵊm-\

Definition of davenport

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a small compact writing desk

2 : a large upholstered sofa often convertible into a bed

Davenport

biographical name

Dav·en·port | \ ˈda-vən-ˌpȯrt

How to pronounce Davenport (audio)

, ˈda-vᵊm-\

Definition of Davenport (Entry 2 of 3)

John 1597–1670 American (English-born) clergyman and founder of New Haven colony

Davenport

geographical name

Dav·en·port | \ ˈda-vən-ˌpȯrt

How to pronounce Davenport (audio)

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Definition of Davenport (Entry 3 of 3)

city on the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa population 99,685

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we seated ourselves on the davenport while we waited for him to get ready

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