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

HomyHomey Modular Sectional Sofa Relax in style with this modular sectional couch, which has cushions made with a fluffy cloud-like foam. —Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025

The club has repeatedly found everything from sectional couch pieces and mattresses to rowing machines and a flat-screen TV abandoned on its property. —Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

Noun

This cushy sectional can be your go-to place for reading a book, unwinding after a long day, and, with a generous three-person seating capacity, a great addition to your outdoor hosting setup. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025

Thompson, of Austin, Texas, purchased it almost immediately, and managed to sell her old sectional for $900. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sectional

• affectional
• correctional
• directional
• inflectional
• bidirectional
• intersectional
• multidirectional
• omnidirectional
• unidirectional

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