Meaning
An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen etc.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Ottoman in the early 19th century; so named because reclining on a couch was associated with Middle Eastern customs.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-24NADMORT
- 2026-04-02OATMINY
- 2026-03-10MARNCOT
- 2026-02-21MACINOT
- 2026-02-12NAFMORT
- 2025-11-05NAYUOMT
- 2025-07-25MATNIOV
- 2024-12-12OATMINZ
- 2024-11-04AHMNOPT
- 2024-10-11MTAORND
- 2024-07-10MAFNORT
- 2024-06-22MAYTOIN
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.