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settee

noun

se-ˈtē How to pronounce settee (audio)
Definition of setteenext
as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters the young couple snuggled on the settee

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Recent Examples of settee Of course, the elegant bar paired with a forward-facing lounge, and a wraparound settee forms a natural center for conversation and an expansive sun lounge extends the atmosphere of leisure aft. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Andy hopped onto a nearby settee and wagged his tail. — Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026 Favorites include a tweed couch by Milo Baughman, a settee by Rodney Kinsman, a Siesta chair by Ingmar Relling, and a Bruce Sienkowski armchair. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2026 The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for settee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settee
  1. couch
  2. sofa
Noun
  • Wellness TikTok made infrared sauna blankets the value pick of the moment, pitched as a way to skip the spa membership and sweat it out on your own couch.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • How the 'couch economy' is changing your spending When will DoorDash Dashers get settlement?
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Andrew took the opportunity to relax, laying down on the sofa in the living area.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • One of Cazenave’s favorite layouts features two lounge chairs centered around a sofa.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofa

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“Settee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settee. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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