ottoman

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noun

ot·​to·​man ˈä-tə-mən How to pronounce ottoman (audio)
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capitalized
a
: a member of a Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I that ruled the Ottoman Empire
b
: a citizen or functionary of the Ottoman Empire
2
[French ottomane, from feminine of ottoman, adjective]
a
: an upholstered often overstuffed seat or couch usually without a back
b
: an overstuffed footstool
3
: a heavy clothing fabric characterized by pronounced crosswise ribs

Ottoman

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adjective

Ot·​to·​man ˈä-tə-mən How to pronounce Ottoman (audio)
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens

Examples of ottoman in a Sentence

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Noun
Better Homes & Gardens Hawthorne Park Outdoor Storage Ottoman This outdoor ottoman offers both additional seating and storage thanks to its dual-function design. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024 Add it in a sneaky way using this storage ottoman that is perfect for storing extra blankets and bedding. Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 This versatile ottoman provides plenty of storage for your stuff and can also serve as extra seating when needed. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024 The Desmond is available in cream fabric or leather can also be paired with a matching ottoman. Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ottoman 

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French, adjective & noun, probably from Italian ottomano, from Arabic ʽothmānī, from ʽOthmān Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire

First Known Use

Noun

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1546, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ottoman was in 1546

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Cite this Entry

“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

ottoman

1 of 2 noun
ot·​to·​man ˈät-ə-mən How to pronounce ottoman (audio)
plural ottomans
1
capitalized : a citizen or government official of the Ottoman Empire
2
: an upholstered footstool

Ottoman

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Ot·​to·​man ˈät-ə-mən How to pronounce Ottoman (audio)
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire, its rulers, or its citizens or government officials
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