as in couches
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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Noun
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The Knicks will have to buckle down and win two of the next four contests against a scrappy Cleveland Cavaliers team, but the fans will unfortunately have to watch from the comfort of their own couches.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026 -
Using a lint roller on upholstered pieces of furniture like couches and occasional chairs is an easy and quick way to combat the dust that settles on the fabric on the back that faces that lines the wall or any other part of the fabric as well.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Wayfair is packed with outdoor furniture sets that include dining tables for alfresco dinners, sofas for lounging, and comfy chairs for reading.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Salon Sofa Curved sofas are always on trend, but more so than ever this year.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Davenports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/davenports. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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