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

There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025

In the living room, the sofa pillows stood perfectly upright, and there was nary a water ring on any of the polished furniture. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025

To add a warming tone, the natural materials are set against rich cognac velvet on the walls and shelves, and these are set against a statement chocolate mohair sofa backwall that enhances the space’s plush appeal. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

The space in that particular photo displayed four different floral patterns between the curtains, rug, accent chair, and sofa pillows. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 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