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sofa

noun

ˈsō-fə

Definition of sofa

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 Its double glass doors open up into its living room, which is pictured here with a sofa. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 Rice had a side hustle as a vintage dealer and brought in plenty of pieces from the same era, including 1950s sofas by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a pair of 1970s blue suede armchairs, and benches from France with colorful bases. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 My Mizu Suite—essentially a junior suite at 560 square feet—had a comfortable sofa and a view across to the National Diet Building's distinctive pyramidal tower. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Try it on a single sofa, chair, curtain, or a set of pillows to keep the effect looking balanced. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa

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couch

Noun

Between kids, pets, snacks, and nonstop lounging, our couch gets put to work every single day.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026

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