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 Still, even with Ellison’s $111 billion WBD takeover plan under threat from a state attorneys general antitrust suit, $4 million and change is sofa detritus to the son of Larry Ellison. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 Let One Piece Be the Star When incorporating plum into room furnishings, specifically through textiles, Bandstra suggests letting one hero piece carry the color, for example, draperies, a sofa, or a pair of chairs. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 The most luxurious option is the Viewliner Bedroom Suite, which doubles the Bedroom layout, providing two sofas and separate chairs that convert into beds, along with two private sinks, restrooms, and showers. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 This two-pack is made from soft, striped corduroy that can bring a cozy new look to your sofa, bed, or accent chair. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
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  • Food and drink The inn's lobby doubles as a café that’s open to the public for certain hours of the day—enjoy a coffee and pastry on one of the front porch’s comfortable couches to start the day right.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing better than sitting on the couch to binge your favorite TV show.
    Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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