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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 Turn your patio into an outdoor living room with this plush sofa. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 The Swiss watchmaker appears among purchases that grow progressively less attainable, from perfume and a Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa to an apartment, a personality and an entirely new life. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 All things that the convenience of your sofa and widescreen TV at home will never offer. — Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 The living room is situated next to the entrance and contains a sofa and an electric fireplace, with space for a TV to be installed. — Adam Williams july 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa

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couch

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Tijssen, who lives in France with her partner ‌and two sons, was sitting on the couch in April when a pop-up on her phone said her DNA results were in.

— Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Here are 10 great, comparatively tame stunts to introduce your kids to the cringe-inducing fun of Jackass… but make sure there’s a spot behind the couch handy with which to hide, just in case.

— Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

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