sofa
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sofa
1615–25; < Turkish < Arabic ṣuffah platform used as a seat
Example Sentences
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If an American furniture retailer pays a Chinese trading company $300 for a sofa subject to a 50% tariff, it would normally declare that value and owe U.S.
The parlor contained at least one sofa, a chest of drawers, and a massive wood table that sat more than thirty.
From Literature
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Not all the individuals the charity supports are rough sleepers - some will be sofa surfing, others may have recently moved into accommodation.
From BBC
My dad was sitting on the sofa and had the F1 on and I came and sat down next to him and was watching the race and asking him, 'Is it possible to be there?
From BBC
“This interiority we have is so precious,” says Pollan, as he leans back against his cushy brown sofa in a navy blue sweater and worn loafers, a cup of green tea at his side.
From Los Angeles Times
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