Synonyms of couch

couch 1 of 2

noun

as in sofa

a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters

find yourself a place on the couch and make yourself at home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sofa
• lounge
• settee
• divan
• chesterfield
• davenport
• bench
• squab
• daybed
• love seat
• ottoman
• studio couch
• tête-à-tête
• lounger
• sofa bed
• banquette
• recamier

couch

2 of 2

verb

ˈkau̇ch 

1

as in to say

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

I'm trying to couch this delicately: I don't think we should date anymore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• say
• express
• put
• phrase
• word
• state
• articulate
• clothe
• formulate
• describe
• craft
• translate
• frame
• imply
• summarize
• hint
• speak
• tell
• suggest
• paraphrase
• intimate
• restate
• disclose
• utter
• render
• talk
• communicate
• verbalize
• insinuate
• write up
• rephrase
• vocalize
• reword

2

as in to crouch

to lie low with the limbs close to the body

I couched behind the partition so as to avoid an awkward situation with my ex

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crouch
• huddle
• squat
• hunch
• hunker (down)
• curl up
• scrunch
• squinch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of couch

Noun

Despite being a more sculptural couch, the Bogart easily racks up comfort points as well. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

There needs to be a really good hangout spot, so the couch needs to be super comfortable, and if the couch isn’t comfortable, no one wants to stay there. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Verb

Perhaps a book that couched Castaneda’s story more deeply in the context of the ’70s counterculture and the nature of cults past and present would make his story clearer. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Another helpful exercise, McCoy says, is to couch potentially thorny or negative interactions in the context of an overall positive situation. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Phrases Containing couch

• couch potato