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 The Vista's living room looks quite snug, but not overly so, and is furnished with a sofa, along with a projector and pull-down screen, while a nearby staircase adds more storage. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 Home coverage is increasingly framing the brown sofa as an alternative to the cool gray sofa, with brown upholstery paired against layered wood tones to bring that warmth deeper into a room. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 This arm-knitting technique is especially appealing for beginners, and the resulting oversized texture will look warm and welcoming draped over a sofa or chair. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 Drape this dreamy throw across your leather sofa, entry bench, or bed for a cozy, layered fall look. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofa
couch
Noun
  • The Kelces presumably will make enough money from the fall campaign to invest in a second TV, and if there’s not enough left over to pay for a bigger couch, there’s always Rent-A-Center.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • But even Cruise has learned the hard way that moviegoers have become pickier about what’s worth getting off the couch for.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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