sectional

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adjective

sec·​tion·​al ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce sectional (audio)
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

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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
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Adjective
Nick Lambert, Waubonsie Valley, senior, pitcher: Went 7-1, including wins in 4A regional and sectional championship games, with 2.29 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 10 walks and 52 strikeouts in 64 1/3 innings. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 Original price: $820 Ideal for relaxing, the Southerland three-piece wicker sectional sofa includes a coffee table along with the modular sofa. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
Score sectionals, loveseats, and other comfy arrangements for up to 45 percent off. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 May 2025 Krueger placed in the top five in the 500-yard freestyle and both the sectional and states. Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sectional

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sectional was in 1806

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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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
adverb

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