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settee definition

set·tee (se tē′)

noun

  1. a seat or bench with a back, usually for two or three people
  2. a small or medium-sized sofa

Etymology: prob. altered < settle

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settee Synonyms

settee

n.

couch, divan, sofa; see couch, furniture.


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settee Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The lounge area has a settee which converts into a double bed.

Preposition: in

  • lounge: There is a double bed settee in the lounge.

Adjective modifier

  • comfy: Very popular with students particularly â maybe itâs the comfy settees?

Modifies a noun

  • bed: Some may provide all en-suite bedrooms, others may also have convertible settee beds in the main saloon cabin.

Noun used with modifier

  • seater: The French windows open to a large terrace with a 3 seater bamboo settee & 2 bamboo armchairs with coffee table.
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settee quotes

Lady Venus on the settee of the horsehair sea!

-Sitwell, Dame Edith Louisa

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