divan
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7.7
- noun
- /dɪˈvæn/
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diván
- The stylish divan in the living room is perfect for lounging and entertaining guests.
Examples
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Vera bought a divan to move into the room to accommodate the friend.
Fiction book (1994) -
CJ collapses on the red-velvet divan in the ladies' room.
Fiction book (2001) -
Come join me on the divan.
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Come sit with me on the divan.
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You said she was sitting on the divan.
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When I opened the door she was sitting on the divan.
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The fire was low, but managed to throw the couple on the divan into deep silhouette.
Fiction book (2001) -
Doris, Abigail, go get some sheets and make up the divan in the music room.
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We recline on the divan where I invent history for tourists' consumption.
Fiction book (1996) -
She was lying on the divan, a large tray of cigarette stubs beside her.
Synonyms
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1.0
A long comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people
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3.8
A large sofa with separate parts that fit together
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2.6
A large seat with soft cushions for two or more people that opens into a bed
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8.2
A long bench with soft padding that sits against a wall for people to sit on, often in a restaurant
A low couch without arms that you can sleep on at night
Compounds
How Comfortable
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Etymology
Divan for a sofa also comes from the same Persian and Arabic word diwan. In old council rooms people sat on long benches and cushions along the wall, and that long seat became known as a divan, which is why today it can mean a low, backless sofa.