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

Moving farther back, the Carryboy floor plan includes a U-sofa rear dining lounge that seats five to six people. —New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026

Shortly after the stool is thrown, her young daughter, who was nearby on the sofa during the fight, can be heard crying. —Angela Yang, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026

The silk-and-wool rug by Nalbandian has a subtle striated pattern that’s mirrored in the custom sofa, which is covered in ivory fabric and finished with a ribbed walnut base. —Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026

Gear up for relaxing summer nights with this outdoor patio sofa. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026

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