1
capitalized
a
: a member of a Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I that ruled the Ottoman Empire
b
: a citizen or functionary of the Ottoman Empire
2
[French ottomane, from feminine of ottoman, adjective]
a
: an upholstered often overstuffed seat or couch usually without a back
b
: an overstuffed footstool
3
: a heavy clothing fabric characterized by pronounced crosswise ribs
: of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its citizens
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 22 June 2024
The ottoman can also serve as a seat, a coffee table, or a comfy footrest.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The rattan design adds a nice natural touch and the cabinet comes in a variety of colors.
Find it on Amazon
A Plush Ottoman Stool With Secret Storage
This ottoman will look so stylish in your home and the velvet design with the gold legs looks so luxe.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
If adding more sneaky storage to your home is a priority, shop this up to 63 percent-off lift-up storage platform bed or a storage ottoman for 50 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
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Noun
The chairs each come with a separate ottoman for ultimate luxury.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 22 June 2024
The ottoman can also serve as a seat, a coffee table, or a comfy footrest.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The rattan design adds a nice natural touch and the cabinet comes in a variety of colors.
Find it on Amazon
A Plush Ottoman Stool With Secret Storage
This ottoman will look so stylish in your home and the velvet design with the gold legs looks so luxe.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
If adding more sneaky storage to your home is a priority, shop this up to 63 percent-off lift-up storage platform bed or a storage ottoman for 50 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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