Pouffe: meaning, definitions and examples
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pouffe
[ pสf ]
furniture
A large, solid cushion that serves as a seat or footstool.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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pouffe |
Often used in British English to refer to a small, cushioned seat that can also be used as a footrest. It is typically soft and upholstered.
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footstool |
Commonly used to describe a small, low stool specifically designed for resting your feet. It can be upholstered or unupholstered and is typically more functional than stylish.
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ottoman |
Refers to a piece of furniture that can be used as a footrest, coffee table, or additional seating. Often larger than a pouffe and sometimes has storage inside.
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Examples of usage
- It's nice to put your feet up on the pouffe after a long day at work.
- She sat on the pouffe while reading her book.
Translations
Translations of the word "pouffe" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pufe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช Hocker
๐ฎ๐ฉ puff
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัั
๐ต๐ฑ pufa
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใใใณ
๐ซ๐ท pouf
๐ช๐ธ puf
๐น๐ท puf
๐ฐ๐ท ํธํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ puf
๐ธ๐ฐ puf
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎๅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ puf
๐ฎ๐ธ pรบรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ puf
๐ฒ๐ฝ puf
Etymology
The word 'pouffe' originated from the French word 'pouf', which means a soft cushion or hassock. It was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to a large cushion used as a seat or footstool.
See also: pouf.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,377, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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