a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
"The historic davenport skyline overlooks the Mississippi River, standing directly opposite the cities of Moline and Rock Island."
a small decorative writing desk
"She placed her sketchbook on the ornate davenport to draw during the afternoon light."
a large sofa usually convertible into a bed
"After a long day, she collapsed onto the davenport and pulled out the mattress to sleep on the couch."
A large sofa, especially a formal one.
"The guest arrived and immediately collapsed onto the plush davenport in the formal living room."
In plain English: A davenport is an old-fashioned word for a large, comfortable sofa with arms and backrests.
"After taking off his shoes, he collapsed onto the davenport to read the newspaper."
A habitational surname, from Old English from the town in Cheshire.
"The Davenports moved to London after their family name became well-known across England due to its roots in a small Cheshire town."
The name Davenport originated as a Middle English place name combining the Welsh word for "trickle" with the Old French term for "port." It later became an Irish surname derived from elements meaning "brown," "black," and "nobleman."