sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

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

Synonyms of sofa

• couch

Examples of sofa in a Sentence

I curled up on the sofa with a book.

Recent Examples on the Web

Step inside the home’s domed walls to discover charm and coziness around every turn, from an alcove sofa to a wood-burning fireplace. —Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026

Another doctor focussed on the sofa waves. —Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

To emphasize the grand scale of the living space, Palmieri Schwartz commissioned an L-shape DellaRobbia sofa that echoes the arc of the windows. —Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026

Its entrance opens onto the living room, which is furnished with a sofa and a small coffee table. —Adam Williams may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026

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

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

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