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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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 8 Feb. 2025
Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
The storage ottoman also has a soft and cushiony top, along with plenty of storage inside.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
This includes a sectional sofa, a coffee table, an ottoman with storage, and two storage covers.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
An ottoman by Joseph Walsh for Philippe Hetier stands in front of the fireplace by Hearth Cabinet.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 8 Feb. 2025
Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
The storage ottoman also has a soft and cushiony top, along with plenty of storage inside.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
This includes a sectional sofa, a coffee table, an ottoman with storage, and two storage covers.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ottoman
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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