davenport

¹

[ dav-uhn-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

1. a large sofa, often one convertible into a bed.
2. Chiefly British. a small writing desk.

Davenport

²

[ dav-uhn-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

1. John, 1597–1670, Puritan clergyman: one of the founders of New Haven.
2. a city in E Iowa, on the Mississippi River.

davenport

/ ˈdævənˌpɔːt /

noun

1. a tall narrow desk with a slanted writing surface and drawers at the side
2. a large sofa, esp one convertible into a bed

Word History and Origins

Origin of davenport¹

First recorded in 1850–55; the desk is said to be named after a Captain Davenport who first commissioned it

Word History and Origins

Origin of davenport¹

C19: sense 1 said to be named after Captain Davenport , who commissioned the first ones

Example Sentences

While a judge dismissed Henry and Davenport’s lawsuit in March, the NFL announced an end to the practice in June amid the pressure of 50,000 petitions, media scrutiny, and the country’s increased attention to racial inequity.

From Vox

The job paid $12 an hour and allowed Davenport to stay home with her two kids, who took classes online.

From ProPublica

If Davenport was caught comparing pay, she could be terminated.

From ProPublica

Davenport quit in November 2018 after working for about a month.

From ProPublica

The customer, seeing Davenport on video chat, would not have known she was working from home.

From ProPublica

“You can host a sit-down diner for 140, and the house can accommodate 700 people at a party,” Davenport says proudly.

From The Daily Beast

Eddie Davenport made his name organizing the infamous Gatecrasher Balls for rich U.K. teens.

From The Daily Beast

Since getting out, in May, Davenport says he has been attempting to pick up what he calls normal life.

From The Daily Beast

Five minutes later, wearing a dress shirt and jeans, Davenport appears.

From The Daily Beast

Why, I wonder, is Davenport so obsessed with defining himself as part of the British aristocracy?

From The Daily Beast

Christopher Davenport, died; a learned Englishman, who became a Franciscan, and published several theological works.

From Project Gutenberg

Thrice he crossed the room; then he flung himself down on the davenport beside Mrs. Owen.

From Project Gutenberg

The third is Mr. Bright, sometimes trained up under Mr. Davenport.

From Project Gutenberg

Captain Davenport, of Boston, fell next, but before he fell penetrated the enclosure.

From Project Gutenberg

Davenport came as near to solving the problem of an electric motor as was possible without the invention of Pacinotti.

From Project Gutenberg