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

The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs. — Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026

Stationing a comfy sofa or a couple of conversation chairs around this coffee table creates a cozy hangout spot when guests come over. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026

This works especially well for older dogs, small dogs and dogs whose idea of a vacation is moving to the other end of the sofa. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

The next scene shows Miss America — identified as Rosemary LaPlanche, the 1941 titleholder — in a yellow dress and her sash, sitting on a red sofa alongside her publicity man. — ABC News, 25 June 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