settee

Definition

A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.

Etymology

Unclear, possibly from settle (“seat, long bench”) + -ee (diminutive suffix).

Example Sentences

• "The lounge was furnished in old English oak and big Knole settees. There were rugs from Tabriz and Kerman on the highly polished floor. […] A table lamp was fashioned from a silver Egyptian hookah."
• "“You might have to calm this down, my darling. I'm not sure this settee can take it.” “This settee has taken centuries of our love.”"

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