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 thick double-knit adds instant texture to your space, whether draped over a chair, a sofa, or the end of your bed. —Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025

According to scientists and historians involved in the project, the DNA sample was obtained from a swatch of fabric cut from the sofa on which Hitler died by suicide in 1945. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025

Last but not least, topping things off is a massive 646-square-foot flybridge, offering up a spacious bar with a Corian counter, a large dining table for gatherings, a plush sofa, and an asymmetrical carbon hard top. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025

In the fireplace room there is a Le Mura sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Tacchini. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

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

Rhymes for sofa

• jatropha

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

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