WORD MEANING
Banquette meaning
ban-KET · noun
A long, narrow seat or bench, often built-in along a wall or in a dining area.
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A small raised platform or step, especially in a theater or auditorium.
A type of low wall or ledge used in fortifications.
The term can refer to furniture, architectural features, or historical military structures.
Examples
The restaurant installed a comfortable banquette along the wall for diners.
We sat on the banquette while waiting for our table to be ready.