love seat

noun

: a double chair, sofa, or settee for two persons

Examples of love seat in a Sentence

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There were no pianos or love seats to haul backward up several flights of stairs, but there were plenty of boxes, clothes, books, backpacks, monitors and mini refrigerators. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025 This little love seat can be disassembled for imaginary playtime, and the covers are fully washable. Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025 It’s made with durable, mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood and comes with two club chairs plus a love seat. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025 Ticket cost is affected by seat comfort (a $30 ticket can get you a plush love seat). Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for love seat

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of love seat was in 1847

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“Love seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love%20seat. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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love seat

noun
: a sofa for two persons

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