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 well-proportioned, with a large sofa and plenty of room to stretch out, an electric fireplace and a space to install a TV. — Adam Williams july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

The outdoor sofa is 40% off right now, and is also kid-friendly, according to Bakkila, who has had this piece tested by her messy, snack-loving 15-month-old. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

Check out design and style expert Phoebe Howard's guide to arranging sofa pillows. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Rooms have a residential ease; even the smallest ones have a sofa and desk beside the picture windows (some face the lake, but even the city view rooms offer good looks at the surrounding buildings). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 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