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sofa

American  
[soh-fuh] / ˈsoʊ fə /

noun

  1. a long, upholstered couch with a back and two arms or raised ends.


sofa British  
/ ˈsəʊfə /

noun

  1. an upholstered seat with back and arms for two or more people

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

The parlor contained at least one sofa, a chest of drawers, and a massive wood table that sat more than thirty.

From Literature

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