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 Pull this three-seater sofa all the way out to create a sleeping space, and move around the arm rests and pillows to get the perfect hangout spot. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025 In the exhibit, Pradier-Jeauneau introduced his namesake furniture line with a hefty, sculptural sofa, upholstered in Élitis mohair, anchoring the collection. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 Another type of sleeper sofa is one that reclines entirely, so the sofa cushions form a bed. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025 The loudness of the printer gets the twenty-one-year-old off the sofa. Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
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  • Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair build up, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Made with stylish chenille fabric, the cover won’t compromise the coziness of your couch.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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