: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed
Examples of sofa in a Sentence
I curled up on the sofa with a book.
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Studio Paolo Ferrari also worked with Sanlorenzo on creating custom furniture that is a cut above the usual sofa.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
For larger items — refrigerators, sofas, beds, big rugs.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The living room still looks big, but now includes a sofa, storage units, a chair, and a coffee table.
—Adam Williams
april 08, New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
In the living space, a TV area complete with a sectional sofa also makes a cozy spot to enjoy a movie or soak in the outdoor scenery.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
For larger items — refrigerators, sofas, beds, big rugs.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The living room still looks big, but now includes a sofa, storage units, a chair, and a coffee table.
—Adam Williams
april 08, New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
In the living space, a TV area complete with a sectional sofa also makes a cozy spot to enjoy a movie or soak in the outdoor scenery.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sofa
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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sofa. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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sofa
noun
so·fa
ˈsō-fə 
: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed
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