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Now’s your chance to snag a deal on this plush pouf that supplies extra seating but won’t overwhelm smaller spaces.—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2026 Right now, Wayfair has sleeper sofas and convertible loveseats that adapt to my needs, along with extra seating like an 80%-off accent chair and a cozy Kelly Clarkson pouf that doubles as decor (63% off).—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026 Ben Stiller’s wife Christine Taylor did her best Reese Witherspoon, sporting a big blonde pouf.—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026 Give your space a new look without overhauling your furniture by adding a decorative touch like this pouf.—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pouf
Word History
Etymology
French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin