sofa — meaning in English

English meaning

• divan noun A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
• sofa noun A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, meant for two or more people.

Senses

sofa is used for these senses in English:

• divan A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.
• sofa (furniture) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.

divan — full definition

1. noun A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
2. noun The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
3. noun Any council or assembly.
4. noun A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.

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