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 This includes the sofa, chairs, and bed. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 Those memorable segments demonstrated how the desk-and-sofa format could be a tool in the politician’s arsenal for shaping public opinion away from the pesky probing of journalists. Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Moving down the hall and into the green room, there is an eclectic mix of C-3PO displays, including a specialized Sith-3PO head by Regal Robot and a Grogu figure lounging on a sofa. Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 The couch is equally comfortable to lay on, both in sofa and bed form. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
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  • There are worse things to do than curl up on the couch with a good movie, a warm blanket, a hot cup of cocoa or tea, and perhaps someone to share it all with.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The company highlights everyday scenarios such as locating keys stuck between couch cushions or finding a wallet before leaving home.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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