sectional

1 of 2

adjective

sec·​tion·​al ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

a

: of or relating to a section

b

: local or regional rather than general in character

sectional interests

2

: consisting of or divided into sections

sectional furniture

sectionally adverb

sectional

2 of 2

noun

: a piece of furniture made up of modular units capable of use separately or in various combinations

Examples of sectional in a Sentence

Adjective

a sectional drawing of a ship

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Hogan came in second to that athlete last Saturday in the sectional preliminary round. —Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026

Is the sectional suitable for particular decor styles and if so, which? —Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026

Noun

This sectional has a very versatile look that can work with many different styles. —Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026

Binkowski competed for Naperville Central’s gymnastics team in her first two years, barely missing qualifying for sectionals as a sophomore. —Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sectional

• affectional
• correctional
• directional
• inflectional
• bidirectional
• intersectional
• multidirectional
• omnidirectional
• unidirectional

Kids Definition

sectional

adjective

sec·​tion·​al

ˈsek-shnəl, 

-shən-ᵊl

1

a

: of or relating to a section

b

: local or regional in type

sectional interests

2

: consisting of or divided into sections

sectional furniture

sectionally

-ē

adverb