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sofa

noun

ˈsō-fə

Definition of sofa

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 Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 Thompson says to use matching table lamps on either side of your sofa or lean on one large floor lamp. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 Pull complementary but not purely primary tones; for example, in the Rajans’ living room, the caramelly orange sofa plays off the cerulean tiles. — Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026 She’s seated on a beige sofa, in jeans and a cardigan, with her French bulldog, Deco, by her side. — Anna Russell, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa

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couch

Noun

For over a year, 50 women slept on bunk beds in an area that’s now a computer/community room decorated with mid-century modern couches and chairs.

— Trevor Morgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Hargitay says as August arranges himself, supine, on a nearby couch.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

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