Banquettes

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. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Even the sidewalks, which Sebastian told me were known as banquettes, ad been repaired. ❋ Kelly Keaton (2011)

What I am sure would be called banquettes are really more moon-shaped couches with a great line. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In the United States the French element is less in evidence; nevertheless in New Orleans sidewalks are called "banquettes," and embankments, "levées"; and still the names of ❋ Carlton J. H. Hayes (1923)

The grassy strip between two lanes of asphalt isn’t the median, but the neutral ground, and sidewalks are still sometimes called banquettes. ❋ Neal Thompson (2007)

"banquettes," or sidewalks, were ankle-deep in slush. ❋ Various (N/A)

Inside, the sculpture morphed into a motif -- Doggy Johns yes, multiples were perched in the grand Madison Room's bar and banquettes. ❋ Anisha Lakhani (2011)

Bouncing Bounce Deuce and creating a sparse, white brick walled space outfitted with park bench-style booths, large U-shaped leather banquettes, and Calder-esque hanging fixtures, ... ❋ Thrillist (2010)

Bouncing Bounce Deuce and creating a sparse, white brick walled space outfitted with park bench-style booths, large U-shaped leather banquettes, and Calder-esque hanging fixtures, Van's specializing in Northern Euro beers, infused akvavit, and Genever-aided cocktails like the lemon/bitters/roobis-infused vermouth B Side Sling. ❋ Thrillist (2010)

Foam flakes spill from the ceiling and the strobes explode, lightning in a blizzard, illuminating 500 gyrating bodies on the dance floor, balconies and tops of banquettes. ❋ Steven Bertoni (2011)

To create an eclectic feel, I had custom all-white furniture in all shapes and sizes brought in, including funky armchairs for the sweetheart table and cushioned banquettes for some of the dining room tables. ❋ David Tutera (2011)

Hidden behind sound-resistant curtains, the two first-class bathrooms — servicing only eight passengers — include changing areas with banquettes and full-size sinks. ❋ Unknown (2011)

[We can] [walk] to the [store] on the banquette. ❋ EViL POp TaRt (2010)

If you drive [too fast] in a [rain] you'll [splash] people walking on the banquette. ❋ CreoleQueenSuppin (2009)