sofa Definition
a long, upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms.
Using sofa: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sofa" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I love to sit on the sofa and watch TV.
Example
The sofa is too big for this room.
Example
We need to buy a new sofa for the living room.
sofa Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sofa
Example
We have a lot of guests coming over, so we need to use the sofa bed.
the practice of staying temporarily with various friends or acquaintances rather than renting an apartment or staying in a hotel
Example
After losing his job, he had to resort to sofa surfing until he found a new place to live.
Example
He's such a sofa spud that he never leaves the house on weekends.
Origins of sofa
from Arabic 'ṣuffa', meaning 'bench covered with carpets and cushions'
Summary: sofa in Brief
A 'sofa' [ˈsəʊfə] is a long, upholstered seat with a back and arms, designed for multiple people. It is often used for sitting and relaxing, as in 'I love to sit on the sofa and watch TV.' 'Sofa' can also refer to a 'sofa bed,' which can be converted into a bed, or 'sofa surfing,' which is the practice of staying temporarily with friends. A 'sofa spud' is a person who spends a lot of time sitting on a sofa watching television.
