1
Ottoman
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
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens
Examples of ottoman in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Often overlooked by international holidaymakers in favor of Heraklion and its archaeological clout, Grecian travellers have long been fans of Chania town’s convivial harbor, a mix of impressive Cretan, Venetian and domed Ottoman architecture, and the wider prefecture’s farmlands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Lawson’s visit to the nearby Phillip Johnson–designed de Menil house inspired a seven-sided ottoman in the TV room as an homage to interior designer Charles James’s 1950 decor.
—Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ottoman
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
This beautiful conversation set includes a glass coffee table, three chairs, and an ottoman that can be configured in various ways to accommodate your seating needs.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Often overlooked by international holidaymakers in favor of Heraklion and its archaeological clout, Grecian travellers have long been fans of Chania town’s convivial harbor, a mix of impressive Cretan, Venetian and domed Ottoman architecture, and the wider prefecture’s farmlands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Lawson’s visit to the nearby Phillip Johnson–designed de Menil house inspired a seven-sided ottoman in the TV room as an homage to interior designer Charles James’s 1950 decor.
—Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ottoman
Cite this Entry
“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
