as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
bought a huge new chesterfield for the living room
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Recent Examples of chesterfields
Avoid overstuffed recliners, chesterfields, and cloud sofas.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chesterfields
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Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair buildup, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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The store features a pool table and a room with a TV, leather couches and a bar.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Traditional sofas have rigid arms, legs, and internal suspension that help create their shape, while these models rely entirely on dense foam and modular upholstery to form their shape.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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In larger rooms, opt for substantial sofas or sectionals, larger coffee tables, and fuller armchairs.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Chesterfields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chesterfields. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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