settee

[set-tee]

settee Definition

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms.

Using settee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "settee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She sat on the settee while we talked.

  • Example

    The living room has a settee and two armchairs.

  • Example

    The settee was covered in velvet fabric.

  • Example

    The couple bought a new settee for their home.

settee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for settee

Phrases with settee

  • a built-in bench or seat located in front of a window

    Example

    She likes to read books on the window settee.

  • a small table designed to be placed behind a settee or sofa

    Example

    They put a vase of flowers on the settee table.

  • a settee that can be converted into a bed

    Example

    The settee bed is perfect for guests who stay overnight.

Origins of settee

from the Old English word 'setl' meaning 'seat'

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Summary: settee in Brief

A 'settee' [set-tee] is a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms. It is also known as a sofa, couch, divan, or daybed. The term 'settee' extends into phrases like 'window settee,' which refers to a built-in bench or seat located in front of a window, and 'settee bed,' which is a settee that can be converted into a bed.