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 Your carrier may pay you $3,000 for the ACV of your old sofa. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026 In smaller spaces, consider a slimmer-profile sofa paired with an armchair. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026 The model shown doesn't have a sofa installed, but instead a large double bed that serves as a general hangout area. Adam Williams march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026 There’s a two-story vaulted window with a view of the hillside, a keyboard, a sofa, crates for when Fleming drives up with his three rescue dogs (Daysy, Erik, and Luchie, two pit mixes and a miniature poodle), and a vintage Mork & Mindy poster on the wall. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofa
couch
Noun
  • There’s a seating area with couches and games including Monopoly, Jenga, dominoes, and Uno that my kids loved.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
  • During a recent trip to Tokyo, my husband and I—both new to the city—checked into a room with a comfortable wall-to-wall couch, a king-size bed with city views, and thoughtful details like a lovely tea set and a deep soaking tub.
    Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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