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

The Vilòn Charming Room has a king-sized bed and a velvet sofa for hanging out on or reading your morning newspaper. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Guests will love this oversized sectional sofa with thick, comfortable cushions and space for everyone. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 June 2026

Very soon, from the sofa behind Adele, loud enough to be heard over Disney, there came a smacking of mouths and saliva. —Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Here’s a four-piece set complete with a three-seater sofa (or loveseat), two armchairs, and a coffee table. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 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

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

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