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

The living room is adjacent and contains a sofa, an electric fireplace, and space for a TV. —New Atlas, 9 June 2026

In other photos, Hadid is seen lounging on a white sofa with a jet ski visible behind her, leaning on part of the boat with her head thrown back and the crystal clear water behind her. —Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026

When Jenner turned 70 last November, DeGeneres posted a video to Instagram with the reality star sleeping on a sofa. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026

The most difficult piece to get just right was the sofa, a gray velvet tightback design that’s over eight feet long. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 7 June 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