as in couches
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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Noun
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There were two living areas with cozy couches and TVs, as well as a den that featured a whiskey library.—
Brittany Loggins,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Our picks include chairs, tables, and couches for up to 80 percent off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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In addition to their shapelessness, Kalish doesn't love the lack of colorways cloud sofas come in.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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These festive throw pillow covers are an easy and festive swap to give sofas and chairs new life.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Davenports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/davenports. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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