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 Celtics, who have never been to state in girls basketball, have won only one sectional title in program history in 2019-20. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026

The line offers cabinets, chairs, and tables in shades of white and light honey, and even has a white modular sectional sofa. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025

Noun

Make room for the whole family with a sprawling sectional like designer Laura Jenkins did in this family's 1930 lowcountry home. —Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025

The first floor features a full-size designer kitchen with a hidden bar and an expansive entertainment and dining area with a custom 14-foot sectional and floating walnut table. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025

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