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Ottoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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ottoman

 

[ ˈɒtəmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture

A low stool or cushioned seat without a back or arms that typically serves as a seat for one person.

Synonyms

footstool, hassock, pouffe

Examples of usage

  • The living room was decorated with a beautiful ottoman.
  • She sat on the ottoman while chatting with her friend.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A member of a Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I that ruled the Ottoman Empire.

Synonyms

Osmanli, Turk, sultan

Examples of usage

  • The Ottomans expanded their empire across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
  • Suleiman the Magnificent was one of the most famous Ottoman rulers.

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

Etymology

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.