settee

Meanings

• noun

  A large upholstered seat or sofa, typically with a back and sometimes arms.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with settee
nettle , fettle , jettle

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Variants

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settee , settees

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Etymology

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Originally, a long, low bench without a back, used for sitting in a hall or parlor. The word comes from the Old French word 'sete' meaning 'seat'.

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Trivia

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1. The settee was a popular piece of furniture during the Victorian era.

2. In some parts of England, a settee is also called a 'chester' or 'chesterfield'.

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Related Concepts

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1. sofa: A similar piece of furniture to a settee, but typically larger and with a higher back and arms.

2. loveseat: A smaller settee, designed for two people to sit facing each other.

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Culture

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In literature, the settee is often used to depict scenes of relaxation, conversation, and social gatherings. In art, it has been featured in various paintings and sculptures as a symbol of comfort and leisure.

How to Memorize "settee"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, comfortable seat with a back and sometimes arms, upholstered in fabric or leather.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a cozy living room scene with a settee in the center, surrounded by family and friends.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'settee' as 'Sit Easy Two' - a place where you can sit easily with someone else.

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