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.
Recent Examples of sofa from the Web
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According to the complaint, Cosby positioned himself behind her on the sofa, penetrated her vagina with his fingers and put her hand on his penis.
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Three days of give-aways at the Ikea Columbus store include: Rest Assured - The first 44 adults (18 and older) on June 7 will receive a free EKTORP three-seat sofa, honoring the company's 44th U.S. store.
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A larger (but not much) eating area with tables and a comfy sofa is upstairs.
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This worked perfectly, and now when the Roomba is moving along the side of the sofa, the screws keep it from sidling under and getting stuck.
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Origin and Etymology of sofa
earlier, raised carpeted floor, from Italian sofà, from Turkish sofa, from Arabic ṣuffa carpet, divan
First Known Use: 1717
SOFA Defined for English Language Learners
sofa
playDefinition of sofa for English Language Learners
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: a long and comfortable piece of furniture on which a person can sit or lie down
SOFA Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of sofa for Students
: a long upholstered seat usually with a back and arms
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