pouffe

/pu:f/ Cách viết khác : (pouffe) /pu:f/

Thân thiện

She rests her feet on the embroidered pouffe after a long day.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A thick, firm cushion used as a low seat or footstool. It is typically a soft, upholstered piece of furniture without a back or arms.

Usage

• A pouffe is used as informal, versatile seating or as a footrest. It is often placed in living rooms, bedrooms, or dressing areas. It is designed to be moved easily.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To use something as a pouffe": To employ an object in the manner of a pouffe, typically for sitting or resting feet.
  • In a pinch, a sturdy suitcase can be used as a pouffe.

Variants and Related Words

• Pouf (noun): An alternative spelling for pouffe.
• Ottoman (noun): A similar piece of furniture, often used as a seat, footrest, or storage box. An ottoman is sometimes larger or more structured than a pouffe.
• Hassock (noun): A thick cushion or low stool used for kneeling or as a footstool.

Synonyms

• Footstool: A low stool for resting the feet.
• Cushion: A padded bag for sitting or kneeling on, though typically softer and less structured than a pouffe.
• Tuffet: A low seat or footstool (often used in a literary or old-fashioned context).

Idioms

(No common idioms are directly formed with the word "pouffe".)

Phrasal Verbs

(No common phrasal verbs are formed with the word "pouffe".)

Học thuật

Noun

1. thick cushion used as a seat

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ottoman
• pouf
• puff
• hassock