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
: 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
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Velvet curtains flank the floor-to-ceiling windows for some earthy contrast, while a long sectional sofa invites you to spend a relaxing night sprawled out in front of the TV.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
That’s why the outdoor Dunes teak sectional is on this list.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Kuruc has been blown away by Tilly, who also starred in Tuesday’s 3-1 sectional semifinal win over Mother McAuley.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Velvet curtains flank the floor-to-ceiling windows for some earthy contrast, while a long sectional sofa invites you to spend a relaxing night sprawled out in front of the TV.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Noun
Hopkinton won Tuesday’s North/West sectional while Concord-Carlisle’s Sophie Redmond won the individual title.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
That’s why the outdoor Dunes teak sectional is on this list.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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