sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed

Synonyms

• couch

Examples of sofa in a Sentence

I curled up on the sofa with a book.

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the past few years, Teasdale has grown to embrace the slow mornings and simple comforts that come with being a homebody, and Moisturizer, Wet Leg’s bright, celestial second album, captures small-hours moments, sofa snogs and falling into the buoyant daze of doing nothing all day. —Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025

In a TikTok video posted by Molly Woodward (@mollyxwoodward), her golden retriever, Ralphy, can be seen curled up on the sofa, fully engrossed in watching The Lion King. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

One of [Gachot co-founder] John’s favorite references is the Janus Collection sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar… it’s tried and true, and remains a constant inspiration. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025

This four piece outdoor sofa set is made from mold-, mildew- and insect-resistant acacia wood that can hold up to the elements. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025

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

Rhymes for sofa

• jatropha

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed