sofa

noun

so·​fa ˈsō-fə How to pronounce sofa (audio)
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: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed

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I curled up on the sofa with a book.
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The living room’s large enough to hold a sofa and a dining nook, and the bedroom can fit a king. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026 The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs. — Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 This works especially well for older dogs, small dogs and dogs whose idea of a vacation is moving to the other end of the sofa. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa

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

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The first known use of sofa was in 1717

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“Sofa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sofa. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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sofa

noun
so·​fa ˈsō-fə How to pronounce sofa (audio)
: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed

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