Simple Definition of divan

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divan

noun

plural divans
1
: a long, low seat that has no back or arms or only part of a back and one arm
2
British : a bed that has a thick base and usually no footboard

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“Divan.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/divan. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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