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With a bouclé texture and crisp white color, this pouf ottoman is just the right pairing for your seating needs.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025 The version served at La Boca—which is available as a stand-alone side dish, as well, with a pouf of arugula—was barely recognizable as the same dish.—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 9 Nov. 2025 Stuffed with foam beans, this chair is a supportive alternative to the bean bag poufs of your youth.—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025 Swiveling armchairs and poufs, like those Gorelick incorporated, let spectators follow the action, while convertible tables can adapt to large gatherings.—Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pouf
Word History
Etymology
French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin
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