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

This is relatively compact and seems best suited as a guest house or vacation home than a full timer, with a snug two-seater sofa facing the double glass door entrance. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

The George Smith sofa is upholstered in a Pierre Frey fabric, and the String Lantern Pendant is from Nickey Kehoe. — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026

Andrew took the opportunity to relax, laying down on the sofa in the living area. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Drape this dreamy throw across your leather sofa, entry bench, or bed for a cozy, layered fall look. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 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