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

Cammeray All-Weather Wicker Outdoor Sofa with Cushion The anchor for most outdoor spaces is a welcoming sofa, and the streamlined Cammeray offers a comfortable place to kick back and relax without looking too heavy or bulky for a patio or garden. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026

All-Matching Furniture Sets A pair of club chairs, night stands, set of dining chairs, or even a sofa and a wing back chair upholstered in the same print—yes. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

The richest man in the world is so cheap, his former bridge girl and toy, lives on a friend’s sofa. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026

Several videos show men throwing a sofa and other furniture from the upper floor of the local Communist Party building. —Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 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