# ottoman

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɑtəmən/ · frequency rank #12,648

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

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

## Common misspellings (8)
`otoman`, `ototman`, `ottmoan`, `ottoamn`, `ottomann`, `ottomman`, `ottomna`, `totoman`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ottoman