love seat

noun

: a double chair, sofa, or settee for two persons

Examples of love seat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dark-clay brick floors lead to cherrywood tables and burgundy leather banquettes, many built as side-by-side love seats. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Pull out your wallet and shop our favorite high-end finds, like a stylish outdoor love seat to relax in the garden as the sun peeks from behind the clouds. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

This four-piece set includes a love seat, two outdoor chairs, and a glass-top coffee table. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for love seat

• bittersweet
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• athlete

Kids Definition

love seat

noun

: a sofa for two persons