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
  • And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.
    — Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a casual lounge filled with soft gray couches, perfect for an afternoon glass of wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Turn your patio into an outdoor living room with this plush sofa.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Swiss watchmaker appears among purchases that grow progressively less attainable, from perfume and a Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa to an apartment, a personality and an entirely new life.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of sofa
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“Davenport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/davenport. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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