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

Most camper vans have a small bed in the back, usually a convertible sofa or platform bed, and some have pop-tops for extra sleeping space for kids. — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026

Pairing a great rug with an elaborate window treatment or statement sofa. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026

Avoid matching throw pillows to your sofa fabric to prevent a flat, uninspired look. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026

Rather than do a show this season, Berner Kühl collaborated with the furniture company Feld, creating a new covering for their modular sofa. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 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