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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Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
Pro tip: This ottoman, which is made with fast-drying foam, looks just like a scrumptious popover or a delicious jelly candy.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
This folding option with a retractable ottoman is a good choice.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
Turn your attention to your home’s interiors, and check out these zippered storage bins that easily slide under your bed, these farmhouse style nesting tables, this handy storage ottoman, and this six-drawer dresser for quick organizational or furniture updates.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2024
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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
Pro tip: This ottoman, which is made with fast-drying foam, looks just like a scrumptious popover or a delicious jelly candy.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
This folding option with a retractable ottoman is a good choice.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
Turn your attention to your home’s interiors, and check out these zippered storage bins that easily slide under your bed, these farmhouse style nesting tables, this handy storage ottoman, and this six-drawer dresser for quick organizational or furniture updates.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2024
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“Ottoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ottoman. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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