ottoman

/ˈɑtəmən/

//ˈɑtəmən// noun

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"ottoman" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“ottoman” has 8 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #12,648. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#12,648
frequency rank, English
1,431
“O” headwords
8
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen etc.

Corpus desk

Index EN-ottoman · ottoman · English

ottoman · rank #12,648 · 8 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #12,648
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-MID 8 variants
  • BOOK-MID 1,431
  • PHOTO-FINISH nostalgia

Nearest frequency peer: nostalgia (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “ottoman”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “ottoman” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for ottoman
PropertyValue
Headwordottoman
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈɑtəmən/
Letters7
Frequency rank#12,648
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “ottoman”

Word frequency stretches from the small set of words we reach for constantly (left) out to the long tail barely used once in a while (right).ottomanlands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “nostalgia” (#12,647), “paddy” (#12,649), “Nicolas” (#12,646). Among 1,431 “O” headwords, “ottoman” is #12,648. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 8 spelling variants around ottoman (IPA /ˈɑtəmən/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #12,648 among 1,431 “O” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for ottoman, with forms such as "otoman", "ototman", and "ottmoan". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Ottoman in the early 19th century; so named because reclining on a couch was associated with Middle Eastern customs. The correct English form is ottoman, spelled O-T-T-O-M-A-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen etc.
  2. 2
    A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
  3. 3
    A fabric with a pronounced ribbed or corded effect, often made of silk or a mixture of cotton and silk-like yarns.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how ottoman appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. In the middle of the room there is a big ottoman; and this, with the carpet, the Morris wall-papers, and the Morris chintz window curtains and brocade covers of the ottoman and its cushions, supply all the ornament, and are much too handsome to be hidden by odds and ends of useless things.
  2. These hefty features were on display together with dry-point engravings, marble busts, and mahogany whatnots, which the guests now squeezed between, plumping themselves down on over-stuffed ottomans beneath gleaming crystal electroliers.

Etymology

From Ottoman in the early 19th century; so named because reclining on a couch was associated with Middle Eastern customs.

This word in other languages

divan(Français)Ottomane(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • otoman
  • ototman
  • ottmoan
  • ottoamn
  • ottomann
  • ottomman
  • ottomna
  • totoman

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of ottoman - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

otoman1ototman2ottmoan2ottoamn2ottomann1ottomman1ottomna2totoman2
Edit distance from "ottoman"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "ottoman"?
"ottoman" is spelled O-T-T-O-M-A-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɑtəmən/.
What does "ottoman" mean?
As a noun, "ottoman" means: An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen etc.
What are common misspellings of "ottoman"?
Common misspellings include "otoman", "ototman", "ottmoan", "ottoamn", "ottomann". The correct spelling is "ottoman".
How do you pronounce "ottoman"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ottoman" is /ˈɑtəmən/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "ottoman"?
From Ottoman in the early 19th century; so named because reclining on a couch was associated with Middle Eastern customs. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "ottoman", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Nicolas#12,646peasant#12,653pillars#12,656pointer#12,657

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (8 here; floor ≥5).

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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list