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

One of Cazenave’s favorite layouts features two lounge chairs centered around a sofa. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

In the living room, a modular chocolate-brown suede sofa from Living Divani, by Piero Lissoni, sets the tone. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

It's furnished with a sofa and instead of a TV, a space-saving projector and pull-down screen are installed. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

This 89-inch upholstered sofa is $1,449 off, making now a good time to upgrade your patio for a lot less. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 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

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

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