sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed

Synonyms of sofa

• couch

Examples of sofa in a Sentence

I curled up on the sofa with a book.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kate gravitated toward soft pastel shades rather than bold colors, poring over sample books and choosing mostly neutral tones — including a cream-and-light-brown herringbone stripe for curtains and a darker beige with a terracotta herringbone pattern for a potential sofa. —Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025

This inviting sofa chair doubles as the ultimate movie-night spot and features a removable backrest that makes plenty of room for sleeping. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025

Next, vacuum your sofa, chairs, and other soft surfaces like rugs and carpets (and don't forget underneath). —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025

There’s a pair of heels on a plush carpet and flowers strewn across an upholstered sofa. —Amy Verner, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

earlier, raised carpeted floor, from Italian sofà, from Turkish sofa, from Arabic ṣuffa carpet, divan

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sofa

• sleeper sofa
• sofa bed

Rhymes for sofa

• jatropha

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed