as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters I curled up on the sofa with a book

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sofa Your bedroom is up here, a large space with a powder room, built-in sofa, desk, and floor-to-ceiling windows that act as picture frames for the sublime mountain backdrop. Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025 In the living room her blankets made a body-nest on the sofa, layered with old tissues and legal pads scrawled with poems and open pens bleeding ink stains. Nicole Stanton, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025 We’re also drawn to the plush futon sofa ($599-$649) and the light-up ball holders ($50) that display basketballs celebrating her accomplishments on the court. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 May 2025 The mantelpiece is full of photographs of deceased relatives, but one in particular stands out: the body of a little girl, propped up on a sofa with a doll. Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofa
couch
Noun
  • Kylie can be heard asking her kids, as daughters Wyatt and Elliotte began singing a song together, and their sister Bennett smiled along on the couch.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 May 2025
  • His favorite pastime is lounging on the couch, snuggled up for a good TV show.
    Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 24 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on sofa

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!