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 Art from his personal collection fills the public spaces, and the rooms have red-stone baths, sofas detailed with luggage-style straps, and headboards painted in hazy ombres to match the sunrise. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 On the arm of the sofa, where he had been seated just minutes before retreating into his bedroom for a few minutes of shut-eye, was a block of brown and white ice. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 For even more living space, there’s a sofa aft and a cabinet with a grill and sink that can turn into a bar space. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026 The line of more than 40 items includes a rattan sofa and loveseat with lounge chairs and armchairs to match. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofa
couch
Noun
  • As the vacation continued, the defendant would ask the victim to sit on the couch beside the defendant.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • However, the iconic couch gags are far less frequent these days.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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