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 The pink sofa is by Kristen Wentrcek and Andrew Zebulon. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 6 May 2025 In this photo, the sofa has been pulled back by investigators to reveal Samantha’s hiding spot. David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025 Tiny House Listings The living room is nearby and contains a sofa, plus there's space for an entertainment center and a coffee table. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025 All but one can accommodate up to two people, while Suite 1 has a queen sofa pullout and can sleep four guests. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
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  • Then, retire to the spacious living room to sip a digestif on one of the large couches.
    Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
  • Using a telescope made from second hand parts, including part of an old wooden couch, David Wilson captured the dramatic solar event on May 7, from his backyard observatory in Inverness, Scotland.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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