Divan: meaning, definitions and examples

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divan

 

[ dษชหˆvษ‘หn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture piece

A long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall).

Synonyms

couch, settee, sofa

Examples of usage

  • The divan in the living room is perfect for lounging.
  • She likes to read books while sitting on the divan.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

A council of state in Turkey and other countries of the Middle East.

Synonyms

assembly, council, parliament

Examples of usage

  • The divan met to discuss matters of national importance.
  • He served as a member of the divan for many years.

Translations

Translations of the word "divan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sofรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคซเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sofa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sofa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฒะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sofa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฝใƒ•ใ‚ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canapรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sofรก

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanepe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†ŒํŒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑูŠูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohovka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohovka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™ๅ‘ (shฤfฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kavฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฒะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sofรก

Etymology

The word 'divan' has roots in the Ottoman Empire, where it originally referred to a council of state. Over time, the term evolved to also describe a type of furniture, specifically a long backless sofa. The divan became popular in Western culture during the 18th century as a piece of luxurious seating. Today, it is commonly used to refer to a sofa or couch in informal settings.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,925, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.