divans

Definition of divansnext
plural of divan
as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters whenever I stayed over at their house I usually slept on the divan in the living room

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Recent Examples of divans We weren’t permitted to sit on these divans and chaises, much less eat anywhere near them. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 Magpie interior designer Lorenzo Castillo is behind the menagerie of antique toby jugs, propeller fans, tapestries, and Turkish silk divans in shades of red and blue. Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divans
Noun
  • Paths cut through tall grass and gravel, leading from the Farmhouse (a communal spot with couches, coffee, and coworking spots) to the cabins, past the golf course, and out toward the pools.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
  • There are couches and study nooks, as well as a Holocaust museum and an art gallery.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Art from his personal collection fills the public spaces, and the rooms have red-stone baths, sofas detailed with luggage-style straps, and headboards painted in hazy ombres to match the sunrise.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • For larger items — refrigerators, sofas, beds, big rugs.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Divans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divans. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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