sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed

Synonyms

• chesterfield
• couch
• davenport
• divan
• lounge
• settee
• squab

Examples of sofa in a Sentence

I curled up on the sofa with a book.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Hello Sunshine founder appeared in a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show — joined on the sofa by Ariana Grande, Will Ferrell and Don Gilet — recalling a hilarious instance of being picked for jury duty where her fellow deliberators weren’t able to separate fact from fiction. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025

Rather than snuggling up on the sofa or watching cartoons in an effort to get better, Aryn decided to put on an impromptu performance for her mom. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025

The single photo upload contained a picture of the couple’s dachshund sitting on a sofa with a scarf tied around his neck. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025

Reflect and Refine Before opening a can of paint or purchasing a new sofa, Maros recommends doing some self-reflection. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

earlier, raised carpeted floor, from Italian sofà, from Turkish sofa, from Arabic ṣuffa carpet, divan

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sofa

• sleeper sofa
• sofa bed

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed