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davenport

noun

ˈda-vᵊn-ˌpȯrt

Definition of davenport

as in couch

a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters we seated ourselves on the davenport while we waited for him to get ready

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Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ours was a 430-square-foot Sapphire Suite, with a walk-in closet, couch, dining table, an alcove with a queen-size bed, and a big marble bathroom with double sinks and a large shower.

— Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of couch

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The living room’s large enough to hold a sofa and a dining nook, and the bedroom can fit a king.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026
It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

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