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Recent Examples of sofaYour 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.
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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.