The difference between Divan and Sofa

When used as nouns, divan means a couch- or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and either on the floor or an elevated structure, whereas sofa means a raised area of a building's floor, usually covered with carpeting, used for sitting.

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  1. Divan as a noun:

    A couch- or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and either on the floor or an elevated structure.

  2. Divan as a noun (historical):

    A Muslim council of state, such as that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).

  3. Divan as a noun:

    A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian.

  4. Divan as a noun:

    A council chamber with cushioned seats.

  5. Divan as a noun:

    A court of justice.

  6. Divan as a noun (poetic):

    Any council or assembly.

  7. Divan as a noun:

    A smoking-room.

  1. Sofa as a noun (Middle East, _, architecture, archaic):

    A raised area of a building's floor, usually covered with carpeting, used for sitting.

  2. Sofa as a noun (furniture):

    An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.

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