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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Chairs are $65, couches are $99 and luggage carts are $350.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026 -
The scenic location would give Swanberg the opportunity to expand his visual style from his usual couches, bars and apartments of much of his work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Davenports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/davenports. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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