Noun
A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of a parapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy.
A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIt was a bit demoralizing instead of festive--throughout the dinner, I couldn't stop glancing at the crusts of dried bread on the floor, clearly illuminated by the once-trendy "frosted glass under the banquette" lighting. Source: Internet
The cheerful space has a tri-color banquette with panels of carrot orange, aubergine, and a sandy taupe, with additional punches of color from a bright powder blue back wall, and an orange swath running along the ceiling. Source: Internet
We're ready to rock with a roof over our heads, settle into a cushy seat at the Opera House, recapture cool on a banquette in a softly lit lighted restaurant. Source: Internet
The table in the breakfast room is by Christophe Delcourt, the light fixture is by Hervé Van der Straeten, and the banquette is covered in a leather by Whistler; the Gio Ponti chair is upholstered in a Robert Allen fabric. Source: Internet
Lots of comfy banquette seating, a light, neutral colour scheme and hand decorated jam jars of flickering tea lights gave the dining area a lovely vibe. Source: Internet
The interior space of Wellington Grille’s dining room is comfortable and attractive, flanked with rows of upholstered floral tapestry banquette booths with high backs and cushy seats. Source: Internet