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 sectional sofa in the living area was converted into a bed, and complemented by another bathroom with a shower, closet space, and a small desk. Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025 Police found Moore’s cellphone on the living room sofa. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025 Willie stands on his stairs, which are leading to nowhere after the cleaner moved them away from the sofa. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 Plus, the thick, spongy cushions are on both the seat and back of the sofa, ensuring prolonged comfort. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
Noun
  • We’re seated on a lush couch in his publicist’s office in the Lower East Side, a few days after the album dropped.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
  • During the interrogation, the unfazed pup just lay on the couch and occasionally rolled onto his back to stretch out.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025

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

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