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

Available in performance fabric and three leg finishes, this sectional couch is ideal for a tiny living space and a major upgrade from a smaller loveseat thanks to the chaise addition. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

Shop 10 new finds that’ll give your space a facelift without the heavy lifting, including a patio-ready fire pit table, luxe sectional sofa, and cooling Laura Ashley sheets. — Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026

Noun

Charities that offer free furniture pickup Hauling a sectional or a solid-wood dining table out of a fifth-floor walk-up isn’t realistic for most people, which is why free pickup services can be the difference between donating and giving up. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

The living room has a wall of north-facing windows and more than enough space for a dining table and a chaise sectional. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 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