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davenports

noun

plural of davenport

as in couches

a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters we seated ourselves on the davenport while we waited for him to get ready

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The bestselling conditioner has managed to earn more than 10,000 perfect ratings from Amazon shoppers who are using it to refresh their couches, leather coats, and more.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026
In an ornate Italian Renaissance-style room, participants sit scattered across couches and cushions, cross-legged with their eyes closed.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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The decor nods to the outdoor environment, too, with sofas that unfold like waves, armchairs that evoke pebbles and shells, and sculptural details that seem to grow from the walls and ceilings.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Just think of how many sofas and TVs the Kelces could buy with that kind of dough.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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