ottoman

n. a soft, padded piece of furniture without a back or arms, used as a seat or a place to rest your feet.

n. a piece of upholstered furniture, typically a low stool or padded bench without a back or arms, often serving as a footrest or containing storage space.

“He sat in the armchair and put his feet up on the ottoman.”

“The designer selected a velvet-covered ottoman to serve as both a coffee table and extra seating in the compact living room.”

adj. relating to the Ottoman Empire, which was a powerful state based in Turkey for hundreds of years.

adj. relating to the dynasty of Osman I or the empire he founded, which controlled much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.

“We studied Ottoman history and the architecture of Istanbul in school.”

“The museum features an extensive collection of Ottoman ceramics and textiles dating back to the sixteenth century.”

n. a person who lived in or served the Ottoman Empire.

n. a subject or citizen of the Ottoman Empire, or a member of the ruling Ottoman dynasty.

“The book describes the daily lives of Ottomans living in the capital.”

“Diplomatic records from the era detail the complex negotiations between European powers and the Ottomans.”

Formal

n. a strong, heavy cloth with a ribbed pattern, often used for coats or furniture.

n. a heavy, corded fabric with a pronounced ribbed effect, typically made from silk, cotton, or synthetic blends.

“The curtains were made of a heavy grey ottoman fabric.”

“The evening gown was constructed from silk ottoman, providing the structural stiffness required for the dramatic silhouette.”

Technical