ottoman

• Relatif à l'Empire ottoman, à son peuple ou à sa culture.

Relating to the Ottoman Empire, its people, or its culture.

1. Relating to the Ottoman EmpireB2formal

   Of or relating to the historical Ottoman Empire, its people, or its culture.

   ottoman (relatif à l'Empire ottoman)

   • The Ottoman architecture features grand domes and minarets.
   • She studied Ottoman history at the university.
   • The Ottoman sultan ruled over a vast empire.

   Synonymesosmanli

• Nom masculin désignant un siège bas et rembourré, ou un tabouret pour poser les pieds, souvent utilisé comme siège d'appoint ou pour le repos des jambes.

A noun referring to a low, upholstered seat or footstool, often used as a seat or for resting the feet.

1. Upholstered seat or stoolB1formal

   A low, padded seat or stool without a back or arms, often used as a footrest or extra seating.

   Pouf (siège rembourré)

   • She placed her feet on the velvet ottoman while reading.
   • The living room has a large ottoman that doubles as a coffee table.
   • He bought a leather ottoman to match his armchair.

   Synonymesfootstoolhassockpoufpouffestooltuffet

2. Thick cushioned seatB1informal

   A thick, upholstered cushion used as a seat, often placed on the floor.

   Pouf

   • The children sat on the ottoman while watching TV.
   • She uses a large ottoman as a bench in the hallway.
   • The ottoman is covered in a soft, patterned fabric.

   Synonymesfootstoolhassockpoufpouffetuffet