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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
2
[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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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The setup includes a pair of chairs and an ottoman, with plump cushions that have removable covers to keep the set looking pristine.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Check out this versatile inflatable ottoman that doubles as extra seating or a footrest, along with whimsical decor pieces to fit any space, like this peacock side table.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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Noun
The design embraces an ethos of understated elegance with warm wood slat ceilings, modernized Ottoman-style octagon coffee tables, and Turkish artwork from the family’s collection.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The setup includes a pair of chairs and an ottoman, with plump cushions that have removable covers to keep the set looking pristine.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Check out this versatile inflatable ottoman that doubles as extra seating or a footrest, along with whimsical decor pieces to fit any space, like this peacock side table.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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