settee

• Существительное, обозначающее длинную деревянную скамью со спинкой или небольшой диван, обычно используемый для сидения.

A noun referring to a long wooden bench with a back, or a small sofa, typically used for seating.

1. Long wooden benchB1formalbritish

   A long wooden seat with a back, often found in gardens or traditional homes.

   Скамья

   • They sat on the settee in the garden, enjoying the afternoon sun.
   • The old settee was made of oak and had a carved back.
   • He placed the settee against the wall of the cottage.

   Synonymsbenchsettle

2. Small sofaA2formalbritish

   A small or medium-sized upholstered sofa, typically seating two or three people.

   Небольшой диван

   • She curled up on the settee with a good book.
   • The living room had a comfortable settee and two armchairs.
   • They bought a new settee for the den.

   Synonymscouchdivanloveseatsofa