couch

[kaʊtʃ]

couch Definition

a piece of furniture for seating people, typically with a back and armrests, for two or three people.

Using couch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "couch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love to lie down on the couch and watch TV.

  • Example

    The couch in the living room is very comfortable.

  • Example

    We bought a new couch for our apartment.

couch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for couch

Idioms Using couch

  • a person who spends a lot of time sitting on a couch, watching TV, and doing nothing else

    Example

    He's become such a potato couch since he lost his job.

  • to stop being lazy and start taking action or making changes

    Example

    It's time to get off the couch and start looking for a job.

  • a person who spends a lot of time sitting on a couch, watching TV, and doing nothing else

    Example

    She used to be very active, but now she's turned into a couch potato.

Phrases with couch

  • casting couch

    a situation in which an aspiring actor or actress is promised a role in exchange for sexual favors

    Example

    The #MeToo movement exposed many instances of casting couch in the entertainment industry.

  • in therapy or counseling

    Example

    After her divorce, she spent a lot of time on the couch with her therapist.

  • to be forced to sleep on the couch instead of in one's bed, often as a punishment or due to a disagreement with one's partner

    Example

    After their argument, he had to sleep on the couch for a few nights.

Origins of couch

from Old French 'couche', meaning 'bed'

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Summary: couch in Brief

A 'couch' [kaʊtʃ] is a piece of furniture designed for seating two or three people, typically with a back and armrests. It is commonly used for relaxation and entertainment, as in 'I love to lie down on the couch and watch TV.' The term also extends into idioms like 'couch potato,' referring to a lazy person, and 'get off the couch,' urging someone to take action.

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