Definition of sofanext
as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters I curled up on the sofa with a book

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Recent Examples of sofa Consider a modular sofa that could be rearranged in various ways. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 The solid pine wood crib can be set in four modes (crib, toddler bed, day bed, and sofa) and is suitable for a child up to 50 pounds. Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 Sculptural sofas often look complete without pillows. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026 For Brian Mazzilli of Plymouth, Massachusetts, that could mean a $3,800 refund for a living room sofa and coffee table. Dave Collins, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
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  • Set near the foot of South Mountain and its 100 miles of trails, Wonderift adopts an earthy ethos, recycling grounds and providing a no-velvet-couch, no-frills hangout to hikers.
    Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Thao’s toddler grandson was napping on the couch when the immigration agents broke through the door on a Sunday afternoon and forced their way in with guns drawn, according to the family.
    Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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