1
a
: a raised way along the inside of a parapet or trench for gunners or guns
b
Southern US
: sidewalk
2
a
: a long upholstered bench
b
: a sofa having one roll-over arm
c
: a built-in usually upholstered bench along a wall
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Of course, the crowd went wild, dancing and singing along with her (at one point guests were dancing on the peacock-fabric banquettes).
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Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The popular Calgary chef Glen Manzer conceived the menu, and guests dine on flavorful, unfussy northern Italian fare at a mix of high-top and regular tables backed by long leather banquettes.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The Standard Grill Inspired by its American original, The Standard Grill echoes the Meatpacking District location with its white and kelly green tiles, oval mirrors, and leather banquettes.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
For a modern twist on '90s pattern nostalgia, hang a gingham cafe curtain, cover the kitchen table with a charming butcher block print tablecloth, or upholster a breakfast nook banquette with a timeless striped fabric.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
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Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The popular Calgary chef Glen Manzer conceived the menu, and guests dine on flavorful, unfussy northern Italian fare at a mix of high-top and regular tables backed by long leather banquettes.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The Standard Grill Inspired by its American original, The Standard Grill echoes the Meatpacking District location with its white and kelly green tiles, oval mirrors, and leather banquettes.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
For a modern twist on '90s pattern nostalgia, hang a gingham cafe curtain, cover the kitchen table with a charming butcher block print tablecloth, or upholster a breakfast nook banquette with a timeless striped fabric.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Banquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banquette. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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