General
davenport
What does davenport mean?
A sofa or couch, a term surviving especially among older speakers in the Upper Midwest.
"Grandpa fell asleep on the davenport again."
Origin
From the Davenport furniture company; became a generic Upper Midwest term for a sofa.
Frequently asked questions
What is a davenport?
It's another word for a sofa or couch, used especially by older speakers in the Upper Midwest.
Where does the word 'davenport' come from?
From the Davenport furniture company, whose name became a generic term for a sofa, much like 'Kleenex' for tissues.
Is 'davenport' still used?
It's fading but survives mainly among older generations in the Upper Midwest and rural areas.
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