love seat

love seat
noun
small sofa that seats two people
Syn: ↑loveseat, ↑tete-a-tete, ↑vis-a-vis
Derivationally related forms: ↑tete-a-tete (for: ↑tete-a-tete)
Hypernyms: ↑sofa, ↑couch, ↑lounge

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noun
: a double chair, sofa, or settee for two persons

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a chair or small upholstered sofa for two persons. Also called courting chair.
[1900-05]

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love seat noun
An armchair for two
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Main Entry:love

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love seat,
a seat or small sofa for two persons.

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n. a small sofa for two people
a small sofa for two people, designed in an S-shape so that the couple can face each other

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noun, pl ⋯ seats [count]
US : a seat or sofa for two people

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ˈlove seat [love seat love seats] noun (NAmE)
a comfortable seat with a back and arms, for two people to sit on

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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