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
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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
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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
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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