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 raised, wraparound sofa offers both comfort and incredible panoramic views. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 June 2025 Location: Antibes Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Balcony, pull-out sofa, AC, washer, kitchen For a cozy hideaway that’s conveniently located yet still feels tucked away from the world, book this Saint-Tropez stay. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 24 June 2025 Best Target Patio Furniture and Decor Fourth of July Sales Target’s Fourth of July sale has everything needed to transform outdoor spaces into cozy hideaways, like chaise lounge chairs, an outdoor sofa, and this planter with a trellis for hanging plants. Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 1 July 2025 Indeed, their owner, from San Francisco, California, even caught the duo cuddling up on the sofa together, as Taco curled in the crook of the dog's legs. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
Noun
  • Sitting on the couch with his older brother Dominic, he was hooked.
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Just had his Bible open on the couch and just talked about it.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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