sofa

noun

so·fa ˈsō-fə

Synonyms of sofa next

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

Examples of sofa in a Sentence

I curled up on the sofa with a book.

Recent Examples on the Web In the photo, the newlyweds sat next to one another on a sofa outdoors, with floral arrangements surrounding the furniture. —

Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023 The living space feels open and airy and is anchored by a large green sofa, a desk, and a media cabinet with Samsung’s The Frame art TV that displays artworks of your choice. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023 His oldest and only daughter, Reginae, shared an image of herself, her famous father and her siblings sitting on a sofa, posing for a picture. —

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023 The cup holder cradles glasses, mugs and cans, and the tray, which can also lay flat on the sofa, offers a spot for a phone, snacks or, perhaps most importantly, the remote. —

Karen I. Chen, wsj.com, 17 Nov. 2023 My skin doesn’t stick to my vintage, awesome-looking-but-terribly-uncomfortable Naugahyde sofa anymore. —

WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023 One particular point of pride is the sofa, which is upholstered in fabric by Kentucky artist and textile designer Alex K. Mason of Ferrick Mason. —

Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2023 In a declaration submitted with Palmer’s request for a TRO, the Nope star alleged multiple instances of physical violence, and the filing included screenshots of what appeared to be security footage of a male striking a female over a sofa. —

Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023 The 21-year-old pop superstar is snuggled on a sofa at a Los Angeles studio — black pants, black and red hair — and sets down the acai bowl in her hands to explain. —

Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023 See More

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