settee
Settee (noun) means a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, meant for more than one person; a sofa. Example: “They sat together on the settee, watching TV.”
How to use settee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sofa or couch that seats two or more people.
"Settee" is more commonly heard in British English; Americans usually just say "sofa" or "couch."
Word forms
settees plural, settees plural, Settees plural
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They sat together on the _____, watching TV.
Etymology
Possibly from settle ("a long bench") plus the diminutive suffix -ee; the exact origin is uncertain.
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Rhymes for settee
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What does “settee” mean?
The word “settee” means a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, meant for more than one person; a sofa. In plain terms, a sofa or couch that seats two or more people.
How do you pronounce “settee”?
“Settee” is pronounced seh-TEE (/sɛˈtiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “settee” in a sentence?
Here is “settee” used in a sentence: “They sat together on the settee, watching TV.”
What part of speech is “settee”?
“Settee” is a noun.
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