sectional

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

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

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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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Murphy said after the Rams captured their state-record 27th sectional title.

— phil anastasia, Philly.com, "Ian Murphy's return powers Gloucester Catholic to state baseball finals," 8 June 2018
Winford won the sectional title in the 100 meters and 200 meters and anchored two relays events.

— gabe hauari, The Courier-Journal, "Jeffersonville's Aa'Leiah Winford named Courier Journal Indiana Girls Athlete of the year," 7 June 2018
The Ramblers won their sectional title by taking down Evanston 9-3 on Saturday at home.

— chicago tribune, chicagotribune.com, "After winning 4A sectional title, Loyola falls to Huntley in supersectional," 5 June 2018
The loss capped a two-year streak that saw the Rockets go 47-6-2, win the first two sectional titles in program history and bring home a third-place trophy last year.

— paul johnson, Elgin Courier-News, "Rocket booster: Megan Majewski wraps up stellar run for Burlington Central girls soccer," 31 May 2018
In doubles, freshman Claire Lee and junior Zoe Golub of Newton South scrapped their way to a 6-1, 6-3 win over Andover’s Annette Kim and Caroline Young to earn a sectional title.

— trevor hassand chris bokum, BostonGlobe.com, "EMass tennis sectionals are decided," 27 May 2018
Two years ago, Lions won their third title over Leonardtown which had beaten South River in the sectional final.

— katherine dunn, baltimoresun.com, "Previewing the girls state lacrosse finals," 21 May 2018
Brookfield East overwhelmed the field at the Menomonee Falls sectional May 24 and racked up 50 points, more than 20 ahead of second place, to earn a spot in the WIAA Division 1 team tennis state meet.

— jr radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brookfield East crushes field with six of seven flight victories to earn state-meet berth," 25 May 2018
The soothing room, all creams, yellows, and blues, held a king-size bed, dark-wood desk, and inviting sectional sofa.

— New York Times, "Close to Nature (and a Nice Pool) in South Carolina," 19 May 2018

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First Known Use of sectional

1806

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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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After shooting a 69 at the Portland qualifier on May 7, Raza advanced to sectionals last week, where 81 players would contend for four available U.S. Open spots.

— tyson alger, OregonLive.com, "Employed and bandaged, former Oregon Ducks golfer Sulman Raza is on his way to the U.S. Open," 8 June 2018
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, of course, didn’t need to worry about sectionals.

— ron kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, "U.S. Open qualifying: Only the scorecard matters," 6 June 2018
The triple jump is all Armoni Brown of Waukesha South’s to lose, but West’s Tamara Ulalisa took second at sectionals, while freshman Jayda Chandler was first in the discus.

— curt hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Waukesha West's grand plan is to bring home a girls track and field state title," 25 May 2018
Zionsville has a bye in first round of sectionals and will face Logansport in the semifinals.

— matthew vantryon, Indianapolis Star, "5 things to watch in IHSAA baseball state tournament," 22 May 2018
Under his guidance, the program has won 11 regional titles and five sectionals.

— blake baumgartner, Naperville Sun, "Neuqua Valley tabs James Thornton to replace outgoing state champ Robin Renner as baseball head coach," 19 May 2018
But what about the other teams in these sectionals?

— steve reaven, chicagotribune.com, "Location, location? IHSA puts neighboring powerhouses New Trier, Loyola in different lacrosse sectionals," 8 May 2018
Throughout Indiana, the sectionals will be played from May 23-28, with various schedules set by the host schools.

— kenzie winstead, The Courier-Journal, "New Albany baseball staying focused as sectional tournament looms," 6 May 2018
Membership in the group entails regular practice, frequent rehearsals and sectionals, and quarterly performances.

— zachary lewis, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra preps young musicians for life," 4 May 2018

First Known Use of sectional

1901

in the meaning defined above

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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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