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

This contains a sofa, chair, and a coffee table, with a ceiling fan above. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

The interiors do not disappoint—the fitting room opens with a bubblegum-pink velvet sofa and matching walls, the long display table in the main room is outfitted with design books and flowers, and there is vintage furniture everywhere. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Bedsure Waffle Weave Cotton Throw Blanket A cotton throw is the most affordable way to make a sofa look lived in, and the dark green colorway reads far richer than its price. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

The lounge sofa and Eames-style chair in the living space served as a perfect place to recharge my social battery after a busy day in the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 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