Meaning of banquette | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
2. A bench built into a wall, especially (military) one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.
3. An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
4. A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
   dated
5. A sidewalk.
   Louisiana, Texas

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Examples

“Stoned, she would traipse in, overtly sexual in last night's dress, and throw herself exhausted across the banquette.”

“My brother-in-law […] took refuge in the banquette.”

“The boys were dragging along the banquette a small “express wagon,” which they had filled with blocks and sticks.”

““Get the hell away from that stove, Charmaine, and go play out on the banquette before I bust you right in the mouth.””

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