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

Taylor has depended highly on her the last three seasons as Providence has built a strong program, winning sectional titles each of the last two years. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026

The bedroom has a king bed, a daybed, an armoire, a desk, and side tables; the separate living room has a sectional sofa (with a pull-out couch), a full kitchenette, a large counter, and a private patio. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Noun

Winning sectionals last year for the first time in six years was really exciting, and this year has the potential to be even better than that. —Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Our favorite outdoor furniture retailers offer a wide selection of teak silhouettes for your patio, porch, or backyard, including best-selling outdoor sectionals, loveseats, accent chairs, dining sets, and more. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 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