Davenport (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small decorative writing desk.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The antique davenport in the corner of the room was where my grandmother would sit and write letters to her loved ones.
- After inheriting her estate, I inherited the beautiful davenport that had been in our family for generations.
- The davenport was a stunning piece of furniture, with intricate carvings and a rich mahogany finish.
- She sat at the davenport, her pen moving swiftly as she wrote out her thoughts and feelings.
- The davenport had been a bargain at the estate sale, and I was thrilled to have found such a lovely and functional piece for my new home.
Meaning 2
A large sofa usually convertible into a bed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.