squabs

Definition of squabsnext
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
  • Other pictures show cabins with large windows and couches.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 May 2026
  • The right pet hair remover or lint roller for pet hair keeps your clothes fur-free — not to mention other fabrics, such as couches, bed sheets and rugs.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Salon Sofa Curved sofas are always on trend, but more so than ever this year.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Art from his personal collection fills the public spaces, and the rooms have red-stone baths, sofas detailed with luggage-style straps, and headboards painted in hazy ombres to match the sunrise.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Squabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squabs. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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