sofa

so·fa

noun \ˈsō-fə\

: a long and comfortable piece of furniture on which a person can sit or lie down

Full Definition of SOFA

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

Examples of SOFA

1. <I curled up on the sofa with a book.>

Origin of SOFA

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

First Known Use: 1717

Related to SOFA

Synonyms

chesterfield, davenport, divan, lounge, settee, couch, squab

Related Words

lounger, love seat, recamier, tête-à-tête; daybed, sofa bed, studio couch; banquette, bench, ottoman