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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Meanwhile, up the road, work at the factories will keep humming along, churning out your next sofa or armchair. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "A Tiny North Carolina Town You've Never Heard of Makes Most of America's Furniture," 27 Mar. 2019 Faux Fur Throw Mann suggests adding a faux fur throw to your sofa. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "11 Simple Home Updates to Make This Year," 7 Jan. 2019 Upon entering guests are enfolded into a canopy of trees that were collected from the property and the artistry of stonework of the massive two-sided, wood burning fireplace provides cozy nooks while nestled in bed or on the living room sofa. — Hannah Seligson, Town & Country, "The Best Room At... Winvian Farm," 19 Feb. 2019 Step 5: Wait Sit your ass down on the sofa and get comfortable, because that pot of chili needs a minute. — Paula Forbes, GQ, "A Chili Recipe So Easy You Can Make It Tonight," 7 Feb. 2018 While there, the boy showered and changed into clothes Gamboa lent him before going to bed on the living room sofa. — Jose R. Gonzalez And Keri Blakinger, Houston Chronicle, "Spring ISD substitute teacher accused of sexually assaulting student as he slept," 28 Jan. 2018 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

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