1
capitalized
a
: a member of a Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I that ruled the Ottoman Empire
b
: a citizen or functionary of the Ottoman Empire
2
[French ottomane, from feminine of ottoman, adjective]
a
: an upholstered often overstuffed seat or couch usually without a back
b
: an overstuffed footstool
3
: a heavy clothing fabric characterized by pronounced crosswise ribs
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 6 July 2025
This minimalist ottoman is a three-in-one find that acts as storage, extra seating, and a tabletop.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Aidan walks ahead of them and is ready with the open dressing-room door, a cushion on the ottoman to further elevate Matthew’s feet.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this ottoman offers practical use as extra seating, a footrest or a coffee table paired with a decorative tray.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Try out a mid-century rocking chair with an ergonomic design and side pockets, or opt for this ottoman that provides extra storage.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 6 July 2025
This minimalist ottoman is a three-in-one find that acts as storage, extra seating, and a tabletop.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Aidan walks ahead of them and is ready with the open dressing-room door, a cushion on the ottoman to further elevate Matthew’s feet.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this ottoman offers practical use as extra seating, a footrest or a coffee table paired with a decorative tray.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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