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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sofa My spacious room in the heritage section had stained cedar headboards with gorgeous grain, a large comfortable sofa and heather grey carpets. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026 Start with one strong, anchoring piece—like a bed or sofa—then build around it with contrast. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026 And about two hours later, a pair of delivery guys arrived to pick up the sofa. Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026 That sofa expands with a cushion atop the drop-down swivel table that doubles as a laptop workstation. New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofa
couch
Noun
  • The lavish designs—velvet couches, massive headboards, opulent wallpaper, texture everywhere—were done by Jacques Garcia, famed for his lush and ultra-Parisian taste.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • This step absorbs odors trapped deep in the fibers and leaves your couch smelling noticeably fresh.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on sofa

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster