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 But behind the show’s famous red sofa, and the welcoming faces of presenters like Sally Nugent and Jon Kay, there has been disquiet about his leadership. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025 This is outfitted with a custom sofa built for the space, plus there's an entertainment center in there too. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025 When this propulsive episode comes to its ominous end, snow has blanketed the great room of the Yellowstone lodge; a wolf, shot dead by Cara, lies on the carpet beside the sofa. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025 When wrapped in leather, a low-sitting sofa (a trademark of midcentury design) fits right alongside a western-esque feature fireplace. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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