love seat

noun

1. a chair or small upholstered sofa for two persons.

love seat

noun

1. a small upholstered sofa for two people

Word History and Origins

Origin of love seat¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

This was on a recent afternoon in the chilly basement of a midtown hotel where McGregor and Winstead perched on a love seat, his jacket over his shoulders, his hand on her knee.

From New York Times

If the love seat’s available at this University District stalwart, sit yourself down there with a date and enjoy one of the theater’s February offerings.

From Seattle Times

Dim, rosy lighting makes everyone look better; seating is cozy, with leather love seats and velvet-upholstered chairs.

From Seattle Times

Mom and Sarah must have realized how weird we looked standing around in the living room, because they sat down on the love seat together.

From Literature

But the billionaire's most luxurious planes were a pair of 737 jets he had retrofitted like a lounge, complete with recliners, love seats, mahogany dining and card tables and gourmet food.

From Salon