Sofa

/ˈsoʊ.fə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, designed to accommodate multiple people.

We bought a new leather sofa to match the living room decor.

A piece of furniture for sitting or lying on, typically found in living rooms.

The kids sprawled out on the sofa to watch their favorite movie.

An informal term for a couch or settee.

After a long day, I just want to collapse on the sofa and relax.

From the Arabic 'ṣuffa', meaning 'bench' or 'couch'.

sink into the sofa

To relax deeply into the comfort of a sofa.

sofa surfing

Staying temporarily on someone's sofa or couch.

the sofa test

A trial or evaluation, especially if something fits or is comfortable.

couch

A similar piece of furniture often used interchangeably with sofa.

armchair

A comfortable chair with side supports for a person's arms.

recliner

A chair that reclines and has a footrest.

Couch potato

He became a couch potato after getting a new sofa.

Sofa king

He's the sofa king of relaxation on weekends.