Definition of OTTOMAN

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun As with so much of modern life, the supply chain for a loveseat, ottoman, or coffee table is longer and more complicated than an Ikea self-assembly manual. — Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, "Fast Furniture Is an Environmental Fiasco," 14 Jan. 2020 And my answer for you is: an adorable rope ottoman to spice up your outdoor space for the warm months ahead. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "This Tire Upcycle Is...Actually Chic," 27 Mar. 2019 This piece is not only super light and airy but can double as an ottoman and coffee table. — Dominique Hobdy, Essence, "What I Screenshot This Week: The Chic Ottoman That'll Complete My Living Room," 18 Oct. 2019 Jean had art hanging on the wall behind the couch, an ottoman in the living room and a workstation set up near the bar. — Barnini Chakraborty, Fox News, "Amber Guyger, white Dallas ex-cop, says she was 'scared to death' when she shot black neighbor Botham Jean," 28 Sep. 2019 Jean's apartment had art on the wall behind the couch, an ottoman and rug in the living room and a workstation near the bar, Cleary testified. — Darran Simon, CNN, "The prosecution rests its case in the Amber Guyger murder trial," 26 Sep. 2019 Before the attack, the family would sit on the couch around the ottoman to share the family delicacy while watching football games. — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, "'I thought I'd be ready': Father mourns son's death 10 years after attack put him in coma," 14 Sep. 2019 Chairs, desks, a bed and even an ottoman are represented, but the couch is such a vital centerpiece in the family sitcom that it's held to a higher standard for inclusion. — Bill Keveney, USA TODAY, "Our definitive ranking of TV-show furniture, from the 'Friends' couch to the Iron Throne," 4 Sep. 2019 The Jason Wu Collection, the designer’s first foray into furniture, includes a chair, loveseat, ottoman, three-seat sofa, and two sectionals that put a contemporary spin on classic midcentury modern style. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Interior Define collaborates with Jason Wu on new furniture line," 8 July 2019

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“Ottoman.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 27 January 2020.

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