Meaning & Definition of word "Couch"

Couch

/kaʊtʃ/

1. A piece of furniture for sitting or reclining, typically having a back and arms.
- Example: We bought a new couch for the living room.
2. A sofa or a similar piece of furniture.
- Example: She curled up on the couch to read her book.
3. A place for relaxation, often used in a colloquial sense.
- Example: After a long day, I just want to come home and collapse on the couch.

1. To express or phrase in a particular way.
- Example: He couched his argument in a very persuasive manner.
2. To put something in a specific form or to embed it.
- Example: The idea was couched in the context of modern philosophy.
3. To lie or recline.
- Example: She couched on the grass to watch the clouds.

Middle English, from Old French 'couche' meaning 'to lie down, to lay down'.

couch potato:

A lazy person who spends time lying on a couch watching television.

to couch something:

To phrase or express something in a specific way.

on the couch:

Referring to a person in therapy or psychoanalysis.

sofa:

A synonym for couch, typically a more formal piece of furniture.

divan:

A long sofa without a back or arms.

recliner:

A chair that can be leaned back and often has a footrest.

Meaning: Couch surfing

Example Sentence: Staying at someone's home for a short time, often without paying a fee.

Meaning: Couch lock

Example Sentence: A state of being unable to get off the couch, often after consuming cannabis.