plural ottomans
1
US
: a low piece of furniture that has a soft top and that you can put your feet on when you are sitting : a soft footstool
called also (British) pouf
2
: a long seat with no back that has a soft top and that typically has space inside where things can be stored
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ottoman. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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