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 arms of the sofa are easily let out with a simple slate system. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 Forward, the bow is adorned with two sofas that serve as a welcome lounge. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025 The single entrance opens into the living area, which contains a very compact spot for a sofa or chair, with two skylights above to help maximize natural light inside. New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025 Navarro received 120 days in jail and two years probation for embezzling nearly $40,000 to build his secret Burlingame train station apartment, which was equipped with a bedroom, office, gym, bathroom with a shower, and other furniture, such as a sofa and coffee table. Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
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  • Cuomo, who before entering his post-governor couch-surfing era, owned a mansion in Westchester.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
  • That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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