ottoman

noun

ot·to·man | \ ˈä-tə-mən

Definition of ottoman

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 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

adjective

Ot·to·man | \ ˈä-tə-mən

Definition of Ottoman (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens

Examples of ottoman in a Sentence

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Rather than placing a large sofa at the far end of the layout, opt for a daybed or an oversized ottoman. — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, "4 Smart Ways To Plan Your Living Room Layout," 20 June 2016 The Chatwin lounge and ottoman is from Richard Wrightman studio. — Jane Drinkard, The Cut, "A Cookie-Cutter Apartment, Transformed by Local Artisan Works," 5 Apr. 2018 Duck Walk Plaid in Ink by Ralph Lauren fabric (on ottoman and pillows; 888-475-7674. — Country Living, "2015 Country Living Makeover Takeover: Buying Guide," 18 June 2015 The back braces on the chair and the bases of both the chair and ottoman are aluminum, and the chair has a swivel mechanism. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "This Is What Makes The Eames Lounge Chair So Special," 7 Nov. 2018 Ledger swivel chair, Yates ottoman, blue throw pillows; all from crlaine.com. — Country Living, "2015 Country Living Makeover Takeover: Buying Guide," 18 June 2015 The custom sofa in a Zimmer + Rohde fabric is topped with pillows in a Borderline cotton paisley, the ottoman is covered in a J. Samuel wool, and the circa-1750 mirror is from R. Louis Bofferding Decorative & Fine Art. — Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, "Inside an Upper East Side Home that Trades Stuffiness for Neon-Hued Glamour," 21 May 2018 Another favorite item: The light pink ottoman that lives in her shoe closet, which is already impressive enough on its own. — Rachel Swalin, ELLE Decor, "This Blogger's Walk-In Closet Is Fun And Feminine With A Touch Of Edge," 1 May 2017 Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West‘s daughter proved herself to be a pro at the classic game of hide-and-seek, stuffing herself into an ottoman to stay concealed. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Kim Kardashian West Shares a Hilarious Snap of 'Hide & Seek Champ' Daughter North," 9 Jan. 2018

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