sofas

plural of sofa
as in couches
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 sofas The women of another WhatsApp group gathered on sofas that hugged the wall of the Naasan family home. — Suheir Hashimeh, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026 If sofas are staying, the discretionary dollars have to go somewhere. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Sit indoors among the sleek black and white marble interiors or, weather permitting, head outside to the garden nestled into the courtyard outfitted with pastel armchairs and sofas among the climbing ivy and leafy potted plants. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The store’s furniture is entirely by female designers and architects, from Gae Aulenti, whose Stringe sofas are arranged into living room-like corners, to Patricia Urquiola, as well as Linde Freyatangelder, Stine Gam and Eny Lee Parker. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 The decor nods to the outdoor environment, too, with sofas that unfold like waves, armchairs that evoke pebbles and shells, and sculptural details that seem to grow from the walls and ceilings. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Just think of how many sofas and TVs the Kelces could buy with that kind of dough. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Martinez notes that sofas and chairs get a lot of traffic and are prime spots for crumbs, especially between cushions and on the floor. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 Following the parade of pastel designs shown at the label’s spring 2027 show, the after-party encouraged attendees to sprawl on an assortment of splashy rugs and sofas that make up Collina Strada’s first home collection. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofas
couches
Noun
  • Economic uncertainty is noted for getting voters off their couches and into voting booths.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The adjacent bar feels like a cozy café, with big, comfortable couches and coffee tables topped with design and photography books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Sofas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofas. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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