davenport

[US]/ˈdævənpɔ:t/
[UK]/ˈdævɪnˌpɔrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of small writing desk, often with drawers and compartments

Phrases & Collocations

antique davenport

leather davenport chair

Example Sentences

Other honorable mentions go to the laser-like simplicity of Andre Agassi and Lindsay Davenport; and, of course, the unteachable élan of Justine Henin.

She sat on the davenport while reading a book.

The davenport in the living room is very comfortable.

I like to relax on the davenport after a long day at work.

The davenport was passed down through generations in the family.

The cat loves to nap on the davenport in the sun.

We bought a new davenport for the guest room.

The davenport is a focal point in the room's decor.

The davenport is upholstered in a beautiful fabric.

I spilled coffee on the davenport and had to clean it quickly.

The couple cuddled on the davenport while watching a movie.

Real-world Examples

She sat down slowly on a davenport.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

I sat down on the davenport again.

Source: The Woman at the Bottom of the Lake (Part 2)

I hung up, sat down on the davenport and waited.

Source: The Woman at the Bottom of the Lake (Part 2)

She put a bag down on the table between the two davenports.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

I sneaked back the way I had come and sat down on the davenport.

Source: Goodbye, My Love (Part 1)

He was scratching at the material of the davenport.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

The picture had hung over the davenport and I hadn't even looked at it.

Source: The Woman at the Bottom of the Lake (Part 2)

" Between the front door and the two facing davenports" ?

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

She sat down on the davenport.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

She sat on the davenport as before.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

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