sofa

noun

so·fa | \ˈsō-fə

Definition of sofa

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

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Examples of sofa in a Sentence

I curled up on the sofa with a book.

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The Cloud Bed is built into an attractive living room set-up with a small sofa and wood paneled walls. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Ori’s new robotic furniture includes a bed that drops from the ceiling," 14 Nov. 2018 Instead, go for the blue velvet sofa that’s going to be your showpiece. — Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, "Watch a Design Expert Transform Her Dated Living Room Into a Sophisticated Putting Green," 19 July 2018 Some of the room’s furnishings continued the theme, such as a sofa upholstered in frosty Lee Jofa flowers and a rattan chandelier. — Sara Ruffin Costello, ELLE Decor, "A New Orleans Manse is Given New Life with a Fashionable Pizzazz," 26 Oct. 2018 On the other side, the sofa comes out of the fireplace wall and is anchored: the nurturing wall. — Sandy Deneau Dunham, The Seattle Times, "Jim Olson’s Tofino Beach House is one for the books," 25 Oct. 2018 Chicago to Auckland, Air New Zealand Hours in the air: 16Time saved: Four hours, plus a layover in California at LAX or SFO.The seat to get: The Economy SkyCouch, three seats that fold into a sofa, is a solid alternative to biz class. — Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Case for Booking an Ultra-Long Flight," 10 Oct. 2018 Plump bedding and plush chairs and sofas provide comfort, while microwaves and refrigerators (plus a grab-and-go market by the lobby) provide convenience. — Jeanne Cooper, SFChronicle.com, "Suite Spot: Cameron’s Inn, Half Moon Bay," 12 July 2018 Reality: In Paige’s living room, the sofa and chair looked onto a freestanding bookcase loaded with books (including old paperbacks), board games and a television. — Marni Jameson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "7 mistakes rookie DIY decorators make," 13 July 2018 The personal area is decorated in pastel shades with a pale blue sofa. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, "All About the Royal Train That Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth Are Sleeping Aboard Tonight," 13 June 2018

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