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

Watt also had a clutch goal in the closing minute of the second overtime of a 1-0 win over Lincoln-Way East in the sectional last season. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025

Myles Herro, the younger brother of Miami Heat star Tyler Herro, was involved in a melee after his Whitnall basketball team lost 56-49 in a sectional semifinal game in the Wisconsin state playoffs. —Chantz Martin, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025

Noun

Ebern Designs Southerland 3-Piece Rattan Sectional Seating Group This rattan sectional set features a modular design with a steel frame wrapped in weather-resistant faux wicker that’s available in brown or gray. —Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025

The only visible indicators were gaping holes in several brown wicker lounge chairs and sectionals on the patio. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 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