ottoman

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Contrast that to an ottoman, which is a rigid and usually barrel-like form completely covered with fabric, leather, embroidery, or beading -- more like a caramel-filled chocolate.

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  1. noun An upholstered sofa or divan without arms or a back.
  2. noun An upholstered low seat or cushioned footstool.
  3. noun A heavy silk or rayon fabric with a corded texture, usually used for coats and trimmings.

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  • She froze on the ottoman, as motionless as her mother in the wheelchair The sunlight faded to the shade of tarnished brass and the room grew cold. —  Scottoline, Lisa - Mistaken Identity
  • The leather sofa, chair and ottoman were a complimentary shade of deep red, with enough wear on them to look comfortable. —  Chance, Karen - Touch the Dark
  • After they were gone, Mrs. Philpot continued to stare down at the ottoman, her expression unreadable. —  YoursUntilDawn
  • On the ottoman was a stack of magazines; Stone began to go through them. —  The Short Forever
  • Rising from the ottoman, the magician helped the large medium get to her feet. —  FSFApril2005
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  1. French ottomane, feminine of ottoman, Ottoman; see Ottoman.

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  1. = German ottomane, from French ottomane (= Spanish otomana), a kind of couch or sofa, feminine of ottoman, Ottoman, Turkish: see Ottoman.
 

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