Synonyms for

Ottoman

Verb / ˈɑ:tʌmʌn / Another word for ottoman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a low upholstered seat or footstool, without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box, with the seat hinged to form a lid.

Synonyms & similar words

osmanli pouf ottoman hassock ottomanturk pouffe tuffet footrest puff ottomandynasty footstool footstool pouf stool seat bench hassock footrest rest support footrest footrest rest support footrest rest support seat bench hassock

Synonyms by register

Formal

pouffe ottoman stool footstool

Informal

footrest pouf

Literary

divan low seat

Antonyms

stool chair bench seat footstool

Common collocations

  • leather ottoman
  • storage ottoman
  • round ottoman
  • ottoman coffee table
  • ottoman bench
  • ottoman footstool

Word family

noun ottoman

Usage note

While 'ottoman' can refer to a type of furniture, it also historically referred to a member of the Turkish imperial dynasty or the empire itself. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The ottoman is the perfect place to rest your feet.
  2. I use my ottoman to store extra blankets.
  3. My cat loves to nap on the ottoman.
  4. The ottoman can also be used as extra seating.
  5. I bought a matching ottoman to go with my new chair.

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