Definition of squabnext
as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters at one point Robinson Crusoe tells of making a rough-hewn squab with the skins of animals he had killed

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Recent Examples of squab The squab is handled delicately to highlight its natural depth, while pistachio bavarois adds subtle richness, turnips and pickled daikon bring earth and acidity, and huckleberries echo the game with focused dark fruit. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 The cookbook included meats from chicken and turkey to venison, rabbit and squab, while some families served possum, tongue or wild duck. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025 Other poultry dishes may include squab cooked in a wood-fire oven or on a grill. Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 July 2025 This winter's menu features squab with wild rice, cranberry, beet, rosemary, goat cheese and red meadow sorrel. Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for squab
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Noun
  • Grace Gonzalez sat across from me on a matching couch during Tales of the Cocktail.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The usual dingy couch and worn coffee table have been replaced by a full-on suite, complete with a skylight, piano, coffee, bar, and a walk-in shower.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • The living room is situated next to the entrance and contains a sofa and an electric fireplace, with space for a TV to be installed.
    Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • For lounging at home, the best sets should seamlessly transition from relaxing on the sofa to cozy nights in bed.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

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“Squab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squab. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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