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
  • Placing it in a lower-traffic room rather than using it as the main family couch can also help.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Instead, the story becomes about a solitary mind retelling a story to himself, akin to a patient on the therapist’s couch, a fitting image for an Odysseus of our contemporary age.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • The living area is impressively large with enough space for a proper dining setup and sofa, and the oversize windows face south for all-day glow.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 July 2026
  • The maid remained at the door while Helen took a seat on the sofa, and Sonya frowned.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of sofa

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