canapè — meaning in English

English meaning

• couch noun An upholstered piece of furniture for sitting, usually seating more than one person; a sofa.
• settee noun A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, meant for more than one person; a sofa.

Senses

canapè is used for these senses in English:

• canapé An hors d’oeuvre, a bite-sized open-faced sandwich made of thin bread or toast topped with savory garnish.
• canapé A piece of furniture similar to a couch or settee, an elegant sofa.
• couch (North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.
• settee (UK, Texas) A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.

couch — full definition

1. noun An upholstered piece of furniture for sitting, usually seating more than one person; a sofa.
2. verb To phrase something in a particular, often careful or diplomatic, way.

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