settee

• Sustantivo que designa un asiento largo con respaldo, generalmente con brazos, para dos o más personas, más pequeño y blando que un sofá, o una especie de banco o diván.

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.

   banco de madera largo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbenchsettle

2. Small sofaA2formalbritish

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

   Sofá pequeño

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscouchdivanloveseatsofa