sectional

1 of 2

adjective

sec·​tion·​al ˈsek-shnəl 

-shə-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 sectional sofa set, which is also available in a wide range of cushion seat colors, is all about modularity. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2024

The team rolled through its regional bracket and, one win away from a sectional final, had Miller lined up to start the season’s biggest game. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024

Noun

And if bringing the comfort of your living room outdoors is the goal, this Better Homes & Gardens patio sectional is a winner. —Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024

Opt instead for a sofa, two chairs paired with a coffee table or a sectional to make use of those awkward corners. —Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1901, in the meaning defined above

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