davenport

noun

ˈda-vᵊn-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce davenport (audio)
Definition of davenportnext
as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters we seated ourselves on the davenport while we waited for him to get ready

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  1. couch
  2. sofa
Noun
  • Tijssen, who lives in France with her partner ‌and two sons, was sitting on the couch in April when ​a pop-up on her phone said her DNA results were in.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Here are 10 great, comparatively tame stunts to introduce your kids to the cringe-inducing fun of Jackass… but make sure there’s a spot behind the couch handy with which to hide, just in case.
    — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Thoughtful pillow choices make your sofa feel inviting, layered, and less staged.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.
    — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sofa
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