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Davenport

Noun / 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'.

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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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