How to Use ottoman in a Sentence

ottoman

noun
  • Use a clear sealer to fill the seal the cracks in the ottoman.
    — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 27 Mar. 2019
  • This is where an ottoman or a pair of ottomans is a lifesaver.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The pouf can be used as an ottoman or as an extra seat for larger crowds.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Putting your feet up on an ottoman may relieve that pressure.
    — Casey Seiden, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • The ottoman can be moved to any part of the couch to fit your preferences.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Rather, the basic Fetch looks like a large snare drum, or a round ottoman.
    — Benny Evangelista, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2018
  • There’s not, like, a priceless ottoman on the ground anymore.
    — Christine Lennon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
  • There’s constant in and out, lots of drinks set down on tables, feet up on the ottoman.
    — Douglas Brenner, House Beautiful, 3 Nov. 2017
  • Use the ottoman as a footrest or place a melamine serving tray on top to hold cocktails and snacks.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 9 May 2022
  • Next to the body was a suede ottoman with a slight indentation.
    — Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Also the four chairs and the bright yellow ottoman in the sitting room.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2020
  • This couch has space for storing items and also includes an ottoman.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Or maybe a three-seater sofa with the ottoman attached to the armchair?
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Add a chair or ottoman to create a functional, cozy nook.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
  • With the exception of the barky ottoman, the dogs all struck me as quite self-possessed.
    — Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
  • This cozy ottoman provides a soft place to kick up your feet or a space-efficient spot to sit.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The refund on their son’s lunch program bought a matching ottoman.
    — Leanne Italie, Houston Chronicle, 30 May 2020
  • Adding small pieces, like an ottoman or an end table, can completely change the look of a room.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Her son, then about 9, had moved an ottoman to the front door and unhooked a lock at the top of the door frame.
    — Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2017
  • Officers also found the body of a cat on an ottoman in the living room.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
  • One side features a flat wood-like surface to turn the ottoman into a side table.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2022
  • The ottoman can also serve as a seat, a coffee table, or a comfy footrest.
    — Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The ottoman can also serve as a seat, a coffee table, or a comfy footrest.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
  • Store extra throw blankets in the storage ottoman to keep your living room both tidy and cozy.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2023
  • An ottoman is a nice alternative when a storage bench just won’t fit.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
  • It's made of durable steel and resin wicker, and the set even comes with a matching ottoman for kicking up your feet.
    — Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The stylish egg chair has supportive cushions to recline in and a padded ottoman to put your feet up on.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
  • An ottoman or bench at the foot of the bed can become a convenient place for guests to place their luggage.
    — Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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