sectional

1 of 2

adjective

sec·​tion·​al ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

a

: of or relating to a section

b

: local or regional rather than general in character

sectional interests

2

: consisting of or divided into sections

sectional furniture

sectionally adverb

sectional

2 of 2

noun

: a piece of furniture made up of modular units capable of use separately or in various combinations

Examples of sectional in a Sentence

Adjective

a sectional drawing of a ship

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Best Choice Upholstered Sectional Sofa This best-selling sectional sofa can comfortably seat up to three people, according to users. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

Their sectional sofas are actually 40% off and ship for free. —Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024

Noun

In two size varieties, four fabric options, and six color choices, there's an iteration of this sectional that suits your space, surely. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024

The modular set can be configured in multiple ways, with 12 sectional pieces that can form two sofas and four chairs, one extra-large sectional, and more. —Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1901, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sectional

adjective

sec·​tion·​al

ˈsek-shnəl,

-shən-ᵊl

1

a

: of or relating to a section

b

: local or regional in type

sectional interests

2

: consisting of or divided into sections

sectional furniture

sectionally

-ē

adverb