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Footstool vs Ottoman - What's the difference?

footstool | ottoman | Synonyms |

Ottoman is a synonym of footstool.



As nouns the difference between footstool and ottoman

is that footstool is a low stool for supporting the feet while seated while ottoman is an upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen, etc.

As an adjective Ottoman is

of the Islamic empire of Turkey.

footstool

English

(wikipedia footstool)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A low stool for supporting the feet while seated.

    • ottoman

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen, etc.
  • A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
  • A fabric with a pronounced ribbed or corded effect, often made of silk or a mixture .

    • Synonyms

    * (low furniture item to prop feet ): footstool, hassock, pouffe

    See also

    * chesago