squabs

plural of squab
as in couches
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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Noun
  • Additionally, its slim design ensures it can be tucked behind beds or couches with no trouble.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Eliadis was his company's only salesperson until February; He's been to customers' weddings and slept on their couches.
    Renana Ashkenazi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Though because these sofas are made to order, keep in mind that your wait time will be longer and custom orders are final sale.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
  • Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style.
    Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
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“Squabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squabs. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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