settee

noun

set·​tee se-ˈtē How to pronounce settee (audio)
1
: a long seat with a back
2
: a medium-sized sofa with arms and a back

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Examples of settee in a Sentence

the young couple snuggled on the settee
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Word History

Etymology

alteration of settle

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of settee was in 1716

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“Settee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settee. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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settee

noun
set·​tee se-ˈtē How to pronounce settee (audio)
1
: a long seat with a back
2
: a medium-sized sofa with arms and a back

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