ottoman
ˈɒtəmən
ottoman: upholstered seat without arms or back
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Noun

1.
furnitureupholstered seat without arms or back
  • She sat on the ottoman to tie her shoes.
footstool hassock pouf
2.
footstoollow stool or footrest
  • He put his feet up on the ottoman.
footrest hassock pouf
3.
textilesDatedfabric with a ribbed textureDated
  • The dress was made from ottoman fabric.
brocade corduroy
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  • ottoman: upholstered seat without arms or back
    upholstered seat without arms or back
  • ottoman: low stool or footrest
    low stool or footrest

Origin of ottoman

French, ottomane (relating to the Ottoman Empire)

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benchchaircouchdivanseatsetteesofastoolcushionfurnitureclothdesign

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milletn.
history
semi-autonomous community in the Ottoman Empire
grand viziern.
historical title
chief minister in certain Muslim countries, especially in the Ottoman Empire
Mosuln.
historical province
former province of the Ottoman Empire
paran.
currency
former currency subunit in the Ottoman region
despotn.
history
historical title in Byzantine and Ottoman Empires
young Turkn.
history
member of a reformist Ottoman movement
beyn.
history
governor of a province in the Ottoman Empire
Central Powersn.
history
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria in World War I

Examples of ottoman in a sentence

  • They bought a new ottoman to match the sofa.
  • She bought a new ottoman for the living room.
  • The ottoman matched the color of the sofa perfectly.
  • The upholsterer chose blue ottoman for the chairs.
  • Ottoman gives the curtains a subtle ribbed finish.

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  1. French:pouf, repose-pieds, ...
  2. German:Hocker, Ottoman, ...
  3. Italian:pouf, ottomano, ...
  4. Spanish:puf, reposapiés, ...
  5. Portuguese:puff, ottoman, ...
  6. Chinese:软垫凳, 脚凳, ...
  7. Japanese:オットマン, 畝織りの織物, ...
  8. Arabic:عُثْمانِيّة, مِسْنَد القَدَمَيْن, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲדוֹם, שַׁרְפָּרַף הֲדוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:оттоманка, пуфик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пуф, оттоман, ...
  12. Hindi:ओटोमन, पादपीठ, ...
Ottoman
ˈɒtəmən

Definition of Ottoman - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
historyTECH.ruling family who led an empire across Southeast Europe and western AsiaTECH.
  • The Ottoman ruled for several centuries.
2.
citizenTECH.subject of the historical empire that ruled parts of Europe and AsiaTECH.
  • He was an Ottoman during the empire's peak.
Turk

Adjective

1.
heritageTECH.related to the former Turkish empire's history or cultureTECH.
  • The museum has an Ottoman exhibit.
Turkish
2.
languageDatedpertaining to Turkish used during the old imperial eraDated
  • He studied Ottoman texts for his research.
Turkish
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Ottoman Empiren.
former Turkish empire from the 13th century to WWI
The Ottoman Empire was a major power in the 16th century.

Origin of Ottoman

French, Ottoman (relating to Osman I)

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caliphatedynastyempireheritagelegacyrulesovereigntysultankingdomprovincerealmterritory

Examples of Ottoman in a sentence

  • Artifacts from the Ottoman are displayed in the museum.
  • The Ottoman was known for his diplomatic skills.
  • Many Ottomans traveled across Europe for trade.
  • She studied Ottoman architecture extensively.
  • Ottoman textiles are rich in design.
  • She translated Ottoman poetry for her thesis.

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  1. French:Ottomans, turc, ...
  2. German:Osmanen, osmanisch, ...
  3. Italian:Ottomani, dell'Impero Ottomano, ...
  4. Spanish:otomano, turco, ...
  5. Portuguese:Otomanos, do Império Otomano, ...
  6. Chinese:奥斯曼, 奥斯曼的, ...
  7. Japanese:オスマン, オスマン帝国の, ...
  8. Arabic:آل عُثْمان, عُثْمَانِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוּת'מָאנִים, עוּת'מָאנִי, ...
  10. Russian:Османы, османский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Османи, османський, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑटोमन, उस्मानी, ...

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