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
  • The lobby’s living room, with sculptural chandeliers and circular couches, just might inspire a home makeover of your own.
    Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
  • As part of last year’s redesign, Counsell concurred with another idea that players had floated, removing the bulky countertops and clunky couches in the middle of the locker room.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Castlery Fall Collection includes other sofas and recliners to choose from.
    Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • For a truly individual look, though, consider Living Spaces’ custom furniture, which includes sofas, sectionals, chairs and beds.
    Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Squabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squabs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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