settee

[set-tee]

noun

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

settee

/ sɛˈtiː /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of settee¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of settee¹

C18: changed from _settle ²

Related Words

• love seat 
• sofa