Couch
(noun)
- A long, upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on.
- A long, comfortable piece of furniture for sitting or reclining.
- A piece of furniture for a doctor's office or therapy room for the patient to lie on during examination or treatment.
Origin:
From middle english couche, from old french couche, from vulgar latin *colatica, from latin colum, collum ("nec.k")
Examples:
- The family sat on the couch and watched TV.
- He fell asleep on the couch.
- The couch was big enough for three people to lie down on.
- She was lying on the couch while the doctor examined her.
- The couch was covered in a soft, plush fabric.