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Definition of sofa

sofa

/ˈsoʊ.fə/
so · fa
Plural:sofas
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sofa Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A long, upholstered piece of furniture with a back and usually arms, designed to seat two or more people.

Example

"They spent the afternoon relaxing on the living room sofa and watching movies."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word 'ṣuffah', meaning a stone or brick bench covered with cushions and carpets. It entered English in the early 17th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sofa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sofa
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