sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

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

Synonyms

• couch

Examples of sofa in a Sentence

I curled up on the sofa with a book.

Recent Examples on the Web

The minimal form can tuck around a sofa’s arm or accent chair’s curve, providing you with a clever workspace that occupies a small footprint. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025

The open layout leaves room for a sofa, TV stand, and a few personal touches to make your space warm and inviting. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025

For a larger living room, a rectangular table beside a sofa balances the scale and provides ample space for a lamp, decor, and everyday necessities. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025

Original price: $429.99 Add a mid-century modern centerpiece to your living room with this Brumback velvet sofa. —Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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

Rhymes for sofa

• jatropha

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

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