as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
the young couple snuggled on the settee
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Recent Examples of settees
This is an Old World hotel with a music theme—the buildings date from the early 18th and late 19th centuries, the curtains are thick, the settees in crushed velvet, the club chairs in leather, the color of cognac.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Curved Settees Curved settees of all kinds were fixtures of living rooms of decades past.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Hefty stone fireplaces and exposed travertine door frames share space with chandeliers of pink beaded glass, as well as low-slung lounge chairs and settees.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Curved Settees Curved settees of all kinds were fixtures of living rooms of decades past.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Hefty stone fireplaces and exposed travertine door frames share space with chandeliers of pink beaded glass, as well as low-slung lounge chairs and settees.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settees
Noun
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Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The building exudes club-like vibes of dark wood and brown leather couches.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 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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“Settees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settees. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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