Sofa
(
noun
,
verb
)
(As a noun)
Sofa ( noun )
- A long upholstered seat with a back and armrests, typically able to seat three people.
- A piece of furniture for sitting or reclining on, typically in a living room or lounge.
Origin:
Early 18th century: from arabic ṣuffah "long bench".
Examples:
- We sat on the sofa and watched TV.
- He's sleeping on the sofa.
- The sofa in the living room is very comfortable.
- She's picking out a new sofa for the living room.
- I'll take a nap on the sofa.
(As a verb)
Sofa ( verb )
- A long upholstered seat with a back and armrests, typically able to seat three people.
- A piece of furniture for sitting or reclining on, typically in a living room or lounge.
Origin:
Early 18th century: from arabic ṣuffah "long bench".
Examples:
- We sat on the sofa and watched TV.
- He's sleeping on the sofa.
- The sofa in the living room is very comfortable.
- She's picking out a new sofa for the living room.
- I'll take a nap on the sofa.