What is another word for divan?

Pronunciation: [dɪvˈan] (IPA)

A divan is a type of couch or sofa that's typically low to the ground, has no arms, and often features a tufted seat or back. Depending on the region or language, there are various synonyms for the word divan that refer to this type of furniture. In Britain, a divan may be called a daybed or a chaise longue, while in India, it's known as a diwan or a charpoy. Other common synonyms for divan include bench, settee, loveseat, and lounge. While each term may have slightly different connotations or styles, all refer to comfortable seating that's perfect for relaxing.

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, singular
      diwan.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      Dewan.

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Usage examples for Divan

She was soon after left to herself, and leaving the matting divan upon which she had been seated, she paced the room, frantically trying door and windows in turn, but only to find all fast.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
As for Chumbley, he lay back on his divan and smoked, and thought it was very tiresome to be detained there, but granted that it was better than being detained in hospital from wounds or sickness; and as time wore on, Hilton, removed from the cares and anxieties of being one of Helen's lovers, settled down more and more into an imitation of his friend's coolness, his common-sense teaching him that Chumbley was right, and that his best chance of escaping was by waiting for his opportunity- whenever that opportunity should come.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
But before he can make his way among the various trains, and the thicket of furniture of a Parisian drawing-room, to the yellow divan, some one else has taken the place beside Stella just vacated by Zino,-a handsome, broad-shouldered man of about forty, well dressed, correct in his appearance, but not distinguished, although it would be impossible to describe what is lacking.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin

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