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Davenport

Verb / ˈdævʌˌnpɔ:rt / Another word for davenport — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large sofa, often one convertible into a bed

Synonyms & similar words

davenport couch sofa settee divan daybed ottoman chesterfield futon hide-a-bed canapé recamier sectional lounge bench chair armchair recliner

Synonyms by register

Formal

sofa couch settee

Informal

couch sofa

Literary

chesterfield divan

Common collocations

  • leather davenport
  • antique davenport
  • sit on the davenport
  • large davenport
  • comfortable davenport
  • plush davenport

Word family

noun davenport

Usage note

A davenport is a type of sofa or couch, often a large, upholstered one. The term is somewhat dated and less common in modern American English than 'sofa' or 'couch'.

Example sentences

  1. The davenport in the living room is very comfortable.
  2. I slept on the davenport at my friend's house last night.
  3. The davenport is the perfect place to read a book.
  4. The family gathered on the davenport to watch a movie.
  5. I spilled my drink on the davenport and had to clean it up.

Quotes

  • "I have a davenport in my office that I sleep on every night." - James Altucher
  • "I'm lying on a davenport, staring at a painting of a horse." - Sarah Vowell
  • "I sat down on a davenport and started to write a poem, although I knew it would be an awful poem." - Charles Bukowski

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