noun
settee
seh-TEE
noun
1
A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, meant for more than one person; a sofa.
"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.
UK vs US
"Settee" is more commonly heard in British English; Americans usually just say "sofa" or "couch."
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Word Forms
settees plural, settees plural, Settees plural
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Etymology
Possibly from settle ("a long bench") plus the diminutive suffix -ee; the exact origin is uncertain.