banquette

noun

ban·​quette baŋ-ˈket 

ban-,

 sense 1b is also  ˈbaŋ-kət

1

a

: a raised way along the inside of a parapet or trench for gunners or guns

b

Southern US : sidewalk

2

a

: a long upholstered bench

b

: a sofa having one roll-over arm

c

: a built-in usually upholstered bench along a wall

Examples of banquette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That then leads to the suave, intimate (27 seats) grey and burgundy toned room with soft banquettes, a very subtle backdrop to the creative, colorful and vibrantly flavored lineup of dishes to follow. —Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

Anchor It with Statement Seating At this Richmond, Virginia, home, designer Elly Poston Cooper positioned a 20-foot-long banquette against a bank of windows, ensuring there’s plenty of comfy seating for the homeowners and their frequent rotation of guests. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2025

Its maximalist philosophy, so refreshing in these times, can still be seen from the ample amount of seating, ranging from the diner counter to the upholstered banquettes that grace the restaurant’s two dining spaces. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025

Even without back and seat cushions, a wooden banquette can be comfortable enough for all-day lounging. —Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from Old Occitan banqueta, diminutive of banc bench, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English benc bench

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for banquette

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette
• cadet