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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So that $10,000 designer sofa can be bought for $3,000 to $5,000. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "The Most Beautiful Rugs in the World Are Now Actually Affordable," 28 Feb. 2019 In the living room, a 1960s Robert Haussmann sofa gleams in its sapphire silk velvet by Ralph Lauren Home. — Alina Cho, ELLE Decor, "Uptown Glamour Goes Downtown in a Bold West Village Pad," 22 Feb. 2019 Two aquamarine sofas anchor the living space and provide a rich burst of color in the otherwise subdued loft. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Rent this cozy loft that doubles as a furniture showroom," 27 Dec. 2018 Ask the sofa manufacturer about construction materials. — Cathy Hobbs, The Seattle Times, "How to pick the perfect sofa for your space," 18 Sep. 2018 No matter how smug the person, everyone needs a little sofa anchor time to recharge—and if said recharging just so happens to fall on February 14 alongside yah sweetie, so be it. — Beca Grimm, GQ, "The Lazy Couple’s Guide to a Valentine’s Day Netflix Binge," 12 Feb. 2018 Invite your friends and family — there are plenty of places to sleep with a select comfort king bed and pull-out sofa. — Taylor M. Riley, The Courier-Journal, "This may just be the RV of your dreams. Get a sneak peek at Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow," 25 Jan. 2018 Sun dry the sofa or mattress for several hours to remove odors or use a fan. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in the Mustiest Corners of Your House," 6 Feb. 2019 In the family room of a New York City apartment designed by Brad Ford, the sofa is by Flexform, the chairs are by Arflex, and the vintage Italian bookcase is from R.E. Steele Antiques. — Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, "Inside a Traditional Prewar Apartment with Unique, Handmade Accents," 13 Sep. 2018

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