Thesaurus results for SETTEE

settee

noun

se-ˈtē

Definition of settee

as in couch

a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters the young couple snuggled on the settee

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of settee Of course, the elegant bar paired with a forward-facing lounge, and a wraparound settee forms a natural center for conversation and an expansive sun lounge extends the atmosphere of leisure aft. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Andy hopped onto a nearby settee and wagged his tail. — Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026 Favorites include a tweed couch by Milo Baughman, a settee by Rodney Kinsman, a Siesta chair by Ingmar Relling, and a Bruce Sienkowski armchair. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Feb. 2026 The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for settee

Recent Examples of Synonyms for settee

Noun

And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.

— Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
There’s also a casual lounge filled with soft gray couches, perfect for an afternoon glass of wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of couch

Noun

Turn your patio into an outdoor living room with this plush sofa.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
The Swiss watchmaker appears among purchases that grow progressively less attainable, from perfume and a Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa to an apartment, a personality and an entirely new life.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of sofa

Browse Nearby Words

sets upon

settee

settees

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Settee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settee. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of settee

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on settee

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

pedagogical

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes