1
capitalized
a
: a member of a Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I that ruled the Ottoman Empire
b
: a citizen or functionary of the Ottoman Empire
2
[French ottomane, from feminine of ottoman, adjective]
a
: an upholstered often overstuffed seat or couch usually without a back
b
: an overstuffed footstool
3
: a heavy clothing fabric characterized by pronounced crosswise ribs
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2024
Advertisement Roche Bobois Apex Outdoor ottoman, $2,005 (Roche Bobois)
Bring the indoors outdoors with this adorable outdoor ottoman from the spring and summer collection from Roche Bobois.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
With a burgundy velvet material and separate pieces, including a removable ottoman, this sectional is customizable in a variety of combinations.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
According to shoppers, the ottoman is sturdy, makes for a nice accent piece, and will instantly brighten up any room in your home.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Death Skull said, kicking his bony feet onto the ottoman.
—Simon Rich, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
And don’t miss out on this multifunctional ottoman that costs as little as $25.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
This ottoman works perfectly as a storage bench for the end of the bed, an entryway seat, or a statement accent for the living room.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
This woven wool pouf brings in functionality and style and can easily be placed in any corner of the house or at the foot of a couch as a mini ottoman.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
Turn your attention to your home’s interiors, and check out these zippered storage bins that easily slide under your bed, these farmhouse style nesting tables, this handy storage ottoman, and this six-drawer dresser for quick organizational or furniture updates.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2024
Advertisement Roche Bobois Apex Outdoor ottoman, $2,005 (Roche Bobois)
Bring the indoors outdoors with this adorable outdoor ottoman from the spring and summer collection from Roche Bobois.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
With a burgundy velvet material and separate pieces, including a removable ottoman, this sectional is customizable in a variety of combinations.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
According to shoppers, the ottoman is sturdy, makes for a nice accent piece, and will instantly brighten up any room in your home.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Death Skull said, kicking his bony feet onto the ottoman.
—Simon Rich, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
And don’t miss out on this multifunctional ottoman that costs as little as $25.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
This ottoman works perfectly as a storage bench for the end of the bed, an entryway seat, or a statement accent for the living room.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
This woven wool pouf brings in functionality and style and can easily be placed in any corner of the house or at the foot of a couch as a mini ottoman.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2024
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