Definition of "banquettes" [banquettes]

• Plural form of banquette. (noun)

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• "The alleys, like the streets, were sunken from the sidewalks, which they called banquettes because they served as banks when the streets flooded, which they did with even the slightest rain."
• "Even the sidewalks, which Sebastian told me were known as banquettes, ad been repaired."
• "What I am sure would be called banquettes are really more moon-shaped couches with a great line."