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

Bedford Modular Rattan Wicker Four-Seat Sectional Sofa Relax with a good book or host guests on this four-seat sectional sofa. —Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 7 June 2025

Including the 14 shutout innings that Rothenberger pitched in the sectional finals to help Champlin Park reach the state tournament in the first place, the junior allowed just two runs across 35 innings to close out the postseason. —Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025

Noun

Score sectionals, loveseats, and other comfy arrangements for up to 45 percent off. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 May 2025

Krueger placed in the top five in the 500-yard freestyle and both the sectional and states. —Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025

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