causeuse

[ koh-zœz ]

noun

, French Furniture.

, plural cau·seuses [koh-, zœz].

1. an upholstered settee for two persons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of causeuse¹

1835–45; < French, equivalent to caus ( er ) to chat ( causerie ) + -euse -euse

Example Sentences

The back room into which I was shown was hung with paintings and fitted with a luxurious causeuse, covered with art needlework, and drawn against the open window, through which might be seen some fine old trees in the garden below, and Mr. Fletcher's dogs enjoying themselves beneath their shade.

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After which we returned to the back drawing-room, and without darkening the windows or adopting any precautions, we took our seats upon the causeuse facing each other, whilst Mr. Fletcher laid his left hand lightly upon mine.

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The queen sat in a low causeuse in her tiny library relating to the Marquise de Gange the ominous occurrences of the morning.

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Gabrielle sat day by day in a low causeuse, intent on some embroidery like a fading Penelope, who works on and weaves, a dull machine, though she has learned that Ulysses is no more.

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The carpet was white with a blue border; in the middle of the room there was a causeuse upholstered in gold colour, the armchairs were gilt, two large feather pillows lay on the floor.

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