Ottoman
noun
A piece of furniture, typically a padded, upholstered seat without arms, used as a stool or footrest.
She propped her feet up on the ottoman after a long day at work.
Often appears as...
- upholstered ottoman
- leather ottoman
adjective
Referring to the Ottoman Empire, a state and caliphate that existed from 1299 to 1922. It was centered in present-day Turkey and it controlled much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia and North Africa.
Ancient Ottoman architecture is still very evident in parts of Turkey.
Often appears as...
- ottoman empire
- ottoman architecture
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A native or citizen of the Ottoman Empire.
He studied the lifestyle and culture of the Ottomans during the 16th century.
Often appears as...
- ottoman rule
- ottoman citizen
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Of or relating to the Ottoman Turks or their empire, which ruled large parts of the Middle East, Europe and northern Africa between the 14th and early 20th centuries.
Ottoman sultans ruled for many centuries.
Often appears as...
- ottoman invasion
- ottoman forces
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A low upholstered seat, or footstool, without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box, with the seat hinged to form a lid.
She stores her magazines in a large ottoman in the living room.
Often appears as...
- upholstered ottoman
- ottoman coffee table
noun
A piece of furniture, typically a padded, upholstered seat without arms, used as a stool or footrest.
She propped her feet up on the ottoman after a long day at work.
Often appears as...
- upholstered ottoman
- leather ottoman
adjective
Referring to the Ottoman Empire, a state and caliphate that existed from 1299 to 1922. It was centered in present-day Turkey and it controlled much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia and North Africa.
Ancient Ottoman architecture is still very evident in parts of Turkey.
Often appears as...
- ottoman empire
- ottoman architecture
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A native or citizen of the Ottoman Empire.
He studied the lifestyle and culture of the Ottomans during the 16th century.
Often appears as...
- ottoman rule
- ottoman citizen
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Of or relating to the Ottoman Turks or their empire, which ruled large parts of the Middle East, Europe and northern Africa between the 14th and early 20th centuries.
Ottoman sultans ruled for many centuries.
Often appears as...
- ottoman invasion
- ottoman forces
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A low upholstered seat, or footstool, without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box, with the seat hinged to form a lid.
She stores her magazines in a large ottoman in the living room.
Often appears as...
- upholstered ottoman
- ottoman coffee table
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Furniture Piece
Refers to movable household objects meant for comfort or convenience.
The cozy corner of her studio was adorned with an ottoman.
Pro Tip 2/3Dual Purpose
Some ottomans have storage space inside, making them multifunctional.
She lifted the ottoman's top to store the throw blankets.
Pro Tip 3/3Decor Versatility
Ottomans come in various styles, fitting many interior design themes.
The leather ottoman matched their rustic living room perfectly.
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Why do cats act so...
Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles, and relieve some stress, too. So, it's not that Grizmo hates your couch, chair, ottoman,
Video examples
"He Saved My Life"...
FEMA can I mean yesterday only I should be hired Liberia ottoman and I Schmid's object II hired an MMS takara dr. Sutter
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Mos Def
American Musician
I just don't think it's very dignified to ask people to like you. You can just wind up being somebody's ottoman.
Quote examples
Mos Def
American Musician
I just don't think it's very dignified to ask people to like you. You can just wind up being somebody's ottoman.
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