sofa

/ˈsəʊfə/noun

A long, cushioned seat with a back and arms, big enough for two or more people.

Example sentences

“We curled up on the sofa to watch a movie.”
“The new sofa barely fit through the front door.”

Interchangeable with 'couch' in American English. 'Settee' is an older British alternative.

Synonyms for sofa

couch
settee

Related words

tableA piece of furniture with a flat top, used for eating, working, and many other activities.furnitureMovable items such as tables, chairs, and beds that make a room useful or attractive.chairA piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a seat, a back, legs or wheels, and sometimes armrests.bathroomA room fitted with a bathtub or shower, and usually a toilet as well.lampA device that produces light, and sometimes heat or other forms of radiation.bedroomThe room in a home or hotel that holds a bed and is used for sleeping.