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Ottoman
a
: a member of a Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I that ruled the Ottoman Empire
b
: a citizen or functionary of the Ottoman Empire
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[French ottomane, from feminine of ottoman, adjective]
a
: an upholstered often overstuffed seat or couch usually without a back
b
: an overstuffed footstool
3
: a heavy clothing fabric characterized by pronounced crosswise ribs
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens
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Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
If your space feels cluttered, consider this ottoman from Kelly Clarkson’s brand that doubles as a storage bench.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
If your layout isn’t conducive to an L-shape, the chaise-less silhouette in a gray performance textile is also 30% off (with the also marked down matching ottoman available to add-on).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Adding small pieces, like an ottoman or an end table, can completely change the look of a room.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling's checked stripes interact with the pattern on the coffee tables and the nearby green-and-white striped ottoman stools.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
If your space feels cluttered, consider this ottoman from Kelly Clarkson’s brand that doubles as a storage bench.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
If your layout isn’t conducive to an L-shape, the chaise-less silhouette in a gray performance textile is also 30% off (with the also marked down matching ottoman available to add-on).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Adding small pieces, like an ottoman or an end table, can completely change the look of a room.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ottoman
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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