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davenport

/ˈdæv.ən.pɔːt/

/ˈdæv.ən.pɔrt/

Davenportnoun

davenport

davenports

Translations

письменный стол

The old davenport in the study was covered with papers.

Старый письменный стол в кабинете был завален бумагами.

She bought a new davenport for the living room.

Она купила новый диван для гостиной.

Additional translations

Definitions

A large upholstered sofa, often convertible into a bed.

They decided to buy a new davenport for the living room to accommodate overnight guests.

A small writing desk with a slanted top and drawers, originally designed for ship captains.

The antique shop had a beautiful davenport that caught her eye immediately.

Synonyms

writing desk

writing table

Davenportadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of Davenport (especially the city in Iowa).

The Davenport city council approved the measure unanimously.

Davenportproper noun

Definitions

A city on the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, United States.

Davenport is known for its annual jazz festival.

A surname.

Arthur Davenport was a pioneer in aeronautical engineering.