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

The first slide of the post showcases a spacious living room with a statement art piece hanging above a gray sectional couch. —Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026

For those looking for a one-and-done furniture solution, this piece boasts ample storage, a four-seater sectional sofa, and a queen-sized pull-down bed frame. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026

Noun

Memorial Day sale promotions are an excellent time to score deep discounts on investment pieces like a stylish new sectional, some outdoor furniture for your patio, or something to revamp a dull home office. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2026

The place, a rental, is furnished without pretension—cushy sectional, vintage Tabasco poster, board games. —Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 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