Banquette
noun
A long bench with a back, often built into a wall and often used in restaurants.
We sat on the banquette in the small cafe.
Often appears as...
- sit on a banquette
- upholstered banquette
noun
A raised platform or step along the inside of a fortification or trench for soldiers to step on for firing.
The soldier stood on the banquette to get a better view.
Usage tips
Military
noun
A sidewalk or small paved area where people can walk.
She leisurely walked along the banquette.
Often appears as...
- walk on the banquette
- clean the banquette
noun
A long bench with a back, often built into a wall and often used in restaurants.
We sat on the banquette in the small cafe.
Often appears as...
- sit on a banquette
- upholstered banquette
noun
A raised platform or step along the inside of a fortification or trench for soldiers to step on for firing.
The soldier stood on the banquette to get a better view.
Usage tips
Military
noun
A sidewalk or small paved area where people can walk.
She leisurely walked along the banquette.
Often appears as...
- walk on the banquette
- clean the banquette
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Restaurant Setting
Banquette often refers to built-in benches foundin dining areas; typical in cozy or space-efficient eateries.
The restaurant had intimate banquette seating along the walls.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Dining
Banquettes encourage communal dining and conversation, unlike individual chairs.
We joined other guests on the banquette, sharing stories over dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Interior Style
Often upholstered, banquettes add a touch of comfort and elegance to the decor.
The velvet banquette added a luxurious feel to the bistro.
Pro Tip 1/3Restaurant Setting
Banquette often refers to built-in benches foundin dining areas; typical in cozy or space-efficient eateries.
The restaurant had intimate banquette seating along the walls.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Dining
Banquettes encourage communal dining and conversation, unlike individual chairs.
We joined other guests on the banquette, sharing stories over dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Interior Style
Often upholstered, banquettes add a touch of comfort and elegance to the decor.
The velvet banquette added a luxurious feel to the bistro.
Pro Tip 1/3Restaurant Setting
Banquette often refers to built-in benches foundin dining areas; typical in cozy or space-efficient eateries.
The restaurant had intimate banquette seating along the walls.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Dining
Banquettes encourage communal dining and conversation, unlike individual chairs.
We joined other guests on the banquette, sharing stories over dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Interior Style
Often upholstered, banquettes add a touch of comfort and elegance to the decor.
The velvet banquette added a luxurious feel to the bistro.
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