noun

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.

Synonyms: footstool, hassock, pouffe, tuffet