sectional

adjective sec·tion·al \ ˈsek-shnəl , -shə-nᵊl \

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

Definition of sectional

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

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sectionally

adverb

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Examples of sectional in a Sentence

a sectional drawing of a ship

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Some reports circulated that Bowman was selling sectional championship T-shirts at halftime.

— mike hutton, Post-Tribune, "Purdue Northwest basketball coach Matt Bush dies after yearlong battle with cancer," 10 Apr. 2018
That change leaves the Milwaukee-area sectional in Division 1 with almost exclusively City Conference schools.

— mark stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Baseball preview: Milwaukee-area rankings, players and storylines to watch," 10 Apr. 2018
With Richardson in the fold, the team believes a sectional repeat bid is possible.

— rich torres, Indianapolis Star, "Fishers hopes transfer Grant Richardson can help secure another sectional victory," 9 Apr. 2018
In June, Springfield Country Club will host sectional qualifying for the ninth consecutive year.

— dave clark, Cincinnati.com, "Tony Finau, Masters Round 1 star, knows Springfield well," 5 Apr. 2018
Morgan Taylor, Marist, senior, guard: Whenever the RedHawks needed a basket, the 6-2 Taylor delivered during a 27-win season that included a run to the Class 4A sectional final round. Averaged 21.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.3 steals.

— pat disabato, Daily Southtown, "Introducing the Daily Southtown 2017-18 Boys Basketball All-Area Team," 31 Mar. 2018
Glover had improbably prevailed in the 2009 Open at Bethpage Black after having gotten into the field through sectional qualifying.

— dale robertson, Houston Chronicle, "Lucas Glover, Kevin Tway share lead after first round of Houston Open," 29 Mar. 2018
Junior goalkeeper Teagan Noesen returns along with seniors Alyssa Modugno and Miranda Hedeen, an all-sectional defender, anchoring the back line.

— c.r. walker, Elgin Courier-News, "The top five Elgin-area girls soccer teams for the 2018 season," 22 Mar. 2018
Wauconda: Coach Beau Shogren welcomes back 12 players from a Class 2A sectional finalist that finished 18-1-1.

— patrick z. mcgavin, Lake County News-Sun, "Lake County's top 5 teams and top 20 players for the 2018 girls soccer season," 13 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of sectional

1806

Other Furniture and Woodworking Terms

appoint, credenza, mission, settee

sectional

noun

Definition of sectional

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

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Teams that participate in Bowl Games, or super-sectionals, likely will be playing their 13th game of the season.

— phil anastasia, Philly.com, "NJSIAA moves forward with big plans for changes in football playoffs," 11 Apr. 2018
Cron was runner-up at district this season after winning at sectionals.

— shelby dermer, Cincinnati.com, "Indian Hill's Vigran, MND's Moravek win state titles, headline diving action," 22 Feb. 2018
Merrillville finished fifth at the Duneland Athletic Conference Meet last Saturday with 106.775 points, and will need to leapfrog Portage (108.45) and Crown Point (109.125) at sectionals in order to qualify.

— dave melton, Post-Tribune, "Merrillville's Abby Smith uses 'phenomenal' work ethic to regain top form," 20 Feb. 2018
The 18-by-30-foot living room was dauntingly large, with a contemporary sectional in the middle but hardly any other furniture.

— leigh kamping-carder, WSJ, "Midcentury But Not Kitschy: A Living Room Update," 19 Mar. 2018
Noord, its modular seating series, grows from a single ottoman ($995 and up) and armchair ($1,795 and up) to a number of two-, three- and four-seater variations, including single and double chaise sectionals ($2,495 to $7,790 and up).

— jenny xie, Curbed, "New furniture company marries high-end design with direct-to-consumer convenience," 19 Mar. 2018
Ertl went 28-15 on the mat as a sophomore and qualified for sectionals.

— andrew gruman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Just over a year after joining wrestling to improve as a football player, Wauwatosa's Austin Ertl is a state qualifier," 18 Feb. 2018
Plus, 20-40% off sofas, sectionals, and chairs and 30% off sale.

— tiffany dodson, SELF, "The Best President's Day 2018 Sales," 16 Feb. 2018
The salon’s custom sectional is covered in a Zinc Textile cotton blend; the custom ottoman is in a Keleen leather, the tray is by Lucca Studio Design, the sconces are by Besselink & Jones, and the curtains are of a Templeton fabric.

— vicky lowry, ELLE Decor, "HOUSE TOUR: An Art Deco Apartment In Chicago That's All About Personal Style," 9 Nov. 2017

First Known Use of sectional

1901

Other Furniture and Woodworking Terms

appoint, credenza, mission, settee

SECTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners

sectional

adjective

Definition of sectional for English Language Learners

: showing how something would look if it were cut from the top to the bottom
: concerned only with one part of a group or community
: made up of sections that can be put together or taken apart easily

sectional

noun

Definition of sectional for English Language Learners

: a type of long seat (called a sofa) that has three or more separate sections

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