divans

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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Noun
  • Others, however, aren’t as keen on the idea of taking less pay just to work from their couches.
    Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe not for the straight women on these couches who are only engaging in three to eight minutes of missionary and then turning the light out, but there are all sorts of things people can do to pleasure each other.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Their sofas are relaxed but not slouchy, with beautiful wood bases and proportions that invite you to sink in.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Castlery Fall Collection includes other sofas and recliners to choose from.
    Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Divans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divans. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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