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settee

American  
[set-tee] / sɛtˈti /

noun

  1. a seat for two or more persons, having a back and usually arms, and often upholstered.

settee British  
/ sɛˈtiː /

noun

  1. a seat, for two or more people, with a back and usually with arms

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Etymology

Origin of settee

First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps variant of settle 2

Example Sentences

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Her eyes fluttered; with a gasp she fell upon a nearby settee.

From Literature

"She came upstairs and into the living room door and collapsed on the settee," she said.

From BBC

"You might as well just sit on a settee cushion and hope for the best."

From BBC

The last time she had seen him, her "perfect little boy" and Robbie had been asleep on the living room settee.

From BBC

"We've had it all - beds, settees, cabinets - everything," Mr Davies added.

From BBC

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