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 Best Outdoor Furniture and Dining Set Deals In the perfect world, your outdoor furniture set should be just as comfortable as your indoor one—sofas and sectionals included. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery. Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025 In the living room, the sofa pillows stood perfectly upright, and there was nary a water ring on any of the polished furniture. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025 To add a warming tone, the natural materials are set against rich cognac velvet on the walls and shelves, and these are set against a statement chocolate mohair sofa backwall that enhances the space’s plush appeal. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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  • Instead, MacFarlane was saying Aaron Friar had been in the living room asleep on the couch and that MacFarlane had crept in armed with a baseball bat.
    Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Fans would rather see screenshots of your FIFA matches and unflattering angles of you sitting on the couch than the umpteenth brand collaboration or photo shoot.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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