settee

noun

set·​tee se-ˈtē 

1

: a long seat with a back

2

: a medium-sized sofa with arms and a back

Illustration of settee

• settee 1

Synonyms of settee

• couch
• sofa

Examples of settee in a Sentence

the young couple snuggled on the settee

Recent Examples on the Web

Andy hopped onto a nearby settee and wagged his tail. — Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026

Even the toughest patio furniture, such as teak chairs or a wrought-iron settee, will last longer if it's stored when not in use. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026

With vintage styles trending this year, designers are loving pieces like settees that have lived-in character to make rooms feel more inviting. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 May 2026

The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of settle

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for settee

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Kids Definition

settee

noun

set·​tee se-ˈtē 

1

: a long seat with a back

2

: a medium-sized sofa with arms and a back