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 On a recent flight, I was pampered with five windows plus a separate armchair and chaise-style sofa that combine to form what the airline bills as the longest seat in commercial aviation. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026 Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 Many items are up for sale, like various pieces of furniture, including a sofa/day bed, recline, round table, chairs, writing desk, coffee table and more. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026 From there, pathways can lead to a dedicated social zone centered around a crackling fire pit or a comfortable sofa, perfect for late-evening conversations. Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofa
couch
Noun
  • In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • And the shots of nature are very pretty indeed — the documentary might inspire you, once you’re done watching, or even sooner, to get off the couch and go into the world.
    Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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