Ottoman: meaning, definitions and examples
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ottoman
[ ˈɒtəmən ]
furniture
A low stool or cushioned seat without a back or arms that typically serves as a seat for one person.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The living room was decorated with a beautiful ottoman.
- She sat on the ottoman while chatting with her friend.
Translations
Translations of the word "ottoman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 otomano
🇮🇳 उस्मानी
🇩🇪 osmanisch
🇮🇩 Utsmaniyah
🇺🇦 османський
🇵🇱 osmański
🇯🇵 オスマン帝国の
🇫🇷 ottoman
🇪🇸 otomano
🇹🇷 Osmanlı
🇰🇷 오스만 제국의
🇸🇦 عثماني
🇨🇿 osmanský
🇸🇰 osmanský
🇨🇳 奥斯曼帝国的
🇸🇮 osmanski
🇮🇸 Ottóman
🇰🇿 османдық
🇬🇪 ოსმალური
🇦🇿 Osmanlı
🇲🇽 otomano
Word origin
The word 'ottoman' has a dual origin. The furniture item named 'ottoman' is believed to have originated in Turkey during the 18th century. It was named after the Ottoman Empire, which greatly influenced the design. On the other hand, the term 'Ottoman' referring to the Turkish dynasty and empire comes from the Arabic 'ʿUthmānī', meaning 'relating to Osman', the founder of the dynasty. The Ottoman Empire was a significant power for over 600 years, shaping the history and culture of the region.