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- [dih-van, -vahn or especially for 1, dahy-van]
- /dɪˈvæn, -ˈvɑn or especially for 1, ˈdaɪ væn/
- /dɪˈvæn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-van, -vahn or especially for 1, dahy-van]
- /dɪˈvæn, -ˈvɑn or especially for 1, ˈdaɪ væn/
Definitions of divan word
- noun divan a sofa or couch, usually without arms or back, often usable as a bed. 1
- noun divan a long, cushioned seat, usually without arms or back, placed against a wall, as in Asian countries. 1
- noun divan a council of state in Turkey and other countries of the Middle East. 1
- noun divan any council, committee, or commission. 1
- noun divan a council chamber, judgment hall, audience chamber, or bureau of state. a large building used for some official or public purpose, as a custom house. 1
- noun divan a smoking room, as in connection with a tobacco shop. 1
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Origin of divan
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Turkish < Persian dīwān, orig. dēvan booklet (whence account book, office, council, bench)
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Parts of speech for Divan
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
divan popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
divan usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for divan
noun divan
- lounge — to pass time idly and indolently.
- sofa — a long, upholstered couch with a back and two arms or raised ends.
- davenport — a tall narrow desk with a slanted writing surface and drawers at the side
- seat — something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.
- settee — a seat for two or more persons, having a back and usually arms, and often upholstered.
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