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

Berry moved to settle on the sofa opposite Bush Hager and clasped hands with her partner. —Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 6 June 2025

On the top floor, there is a two-bedroom penthouse available with a 550 sq ft. wraparound terrace, as well as three-bedroom option with an even larger terrace, ensuite bathrooms, and an open layout with a dining area, and a lounge area with a daybed and sectional sofa. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 June 2025

The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in. —Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025

The outdoor sofa is compact, comfortable, and comes in two neutral colors. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 June 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

Rhymes for sofa

• jatropha

Kids Definition

sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə 

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