Ottoman

/'ɔtəmən/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A low, upholstered seat or footstool without a back or arms: An ottoman is a piece of furniture designed as a footrest or a low seat, often padded and sometimes used for storage.
    • A thick, padded cushion used as a seat: It can also refer to a large, firm cushion placed on the floor to sit on.
    • A member of the Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I, which ruled the Ottoman Empire: This usage refers to a historical person belonging to the ruling family.
    • (Archaic) A Turk, especially from the tribe of Osman I: An older term for a Turkish person, particularly from the founding tribe of the empire.

  2. Adjective:

    • Relating to the Ottoman Empire or its people, culture, or history: Describes anything connected to the former Ottoman Empire.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Furniture):
    • She put her feet up on the leather ottoman.
    • The living room has a large ottoman that doubles as a coffee table.
  • Noun (Historical/Dynastic):
    • The sultan was a powerful Ottoman.
  • Adjective:
    • Ottoman architecture is famous for its grand mosques and intricate tilework.
    • The Ottoman era lasted for over six centuries.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ottoman" as a modifier: The term is often used attributively to describe objects, styles, or concepts from the empire.
    • He collects Ottoman carpets.
    • They studied the decline of Ottoman power.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ottoman Empire (proper noun): The historical empire ruled by the Ottoman dynasty.
  • Ottoman Turkish (proper noun): The form of the Turkish language used in the Ottoman Empire.
Synonyms
  • Footstool, pouf, hassock (for the furniture sense).
  • Turk (for the archaic "person" sense, though this is not a precise synonym).
Notes on Usage
  • When referring to the furniture, "ottoman" is a common noun.
  • When referring to the empire, dynasty, or its attributes, "Ottoman" is typically capitalized.
  • The archaic use referring to a Turkish person is now rare and may be considered dated or historical.
Adjective
  1. of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its people or its culture
Noun
  1. a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
  2. thick cushion used as a seat
  3. the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I
  4. a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)

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