sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed

Synonyms of sofa

• couch

Examples of sofa in a Sentence

I curled up on the sofa with a book.

Recent Examples on the Web

This ultra-soft fleece blanket is perfect for draping over a sofa for movie nights, cuddling up to on cold mornings, and layering on the bed for extra lightweight warmth. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026

From the Panton chair to the Eames to the Bellini sofa to the IKEA BILLY bookshelf, there are several iconic furniture silhouettes. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026

Then there’s the room’s central sofa, which had to be durable enough for the couple’s two young daughters and large enough to seat up to ten for movie nights. —Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026

Because right now, sitting on the sofa in their Richfield home in rural Stanly County, Logan cannot move his arms or legs on his own. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

earlier, raised carpeted floor, from Italian sofà, from Turkish sofa, from Arabic ṣuffa carpet, divan

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sofa

• sleeper sofa
• sofa bed

Rhymes for sofa

• jatropha

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed