ottoman

noun

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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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun For example, a larger upholstered item, such as a sofa, will require much more welting than a small upholstered ottoman. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, "How to Make Welting for Your DIY Upholstery Project," 5 Jan. 2021 Keep toys, magazines or blankets neatly stowed inside this ottoman, which takes just 15 minutes to assemble. — Fiona Tapp, CNN Underscored, "These 5-star Amazon.ca products make perfect holiday gifts," 19 Nov. 2020 Furniture Jollene Fabric Storage Cocktail Ottoman for $296.10 with coupon code BLKFRI (Save $132.90): This is a handsome rectangular ottoman with removable legs. — Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, "The best Black Friday 2020 deals at Macy's right now," 28 Nov. 2020 Nearby, a live poinsettia will be placed on a Thibaut ottoman, upholstered in family-friendly indoor-outdoor fabric. — oregonlive, "Holiday House 2020: Tradition reigns at a Portland Heights cottage with timeless style," 27 Nov. 2020 Performance textiles—like the Thibaut fabric on the Hickory Chair sofas and Delany & Long on the Lee Industries ottoman—are a no-brainer for a house where sandy feet are the norm. — Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, "This Maine Vacation Home Puts a Fresh Spin on Seaside Hues," 26 Nov. 2020 In the first photo, Lopez is sprawled out on an ottoman and wearing a chunky cardigan, baggy distressed denim, black leather platform winter boots, and knit crop top, revealing her enviable abs. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, "J.Lo Shows Off a Seriously Sexy Spin on the Classic Fall Wardrobe," 16 Oct. 2020 Lion’s mane, which has the look of a shaggy, faux-fur ottoman, was found in a 2016 study published by the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine to promote peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. — New York Times, "Are Mushrooms the Future of Wellness?," 18 Sep. 2020 My officemate was curled up in his favorite turquoise reading chair, his feet up on the ottoman. — Maggie Smith, Washington Post, "Distance learning is stressful, but I’m trying to see the hidden gifts," 4 Sep. 2020

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