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 seating options are delightfully varied — from comfy couches to high-back chairs.
    Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The space has been decorated with powder pink rugs; stonewashed walls and mustard couches.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Accommodations include deep soaking tubs, oversize beds, huge walk-in closets for storing bulky winter items, and sofas that convert to an extra bed for families or small groups.
    Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Their sofas are relaxed but not slouchy, with beautiful wood bases and proportions that invite you to sink in.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Squabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squabs. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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