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sofaA long upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊfə/

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks the sofa is his personal throne.
  • We need to buy a new sofa for the living room.
  • The delivery men struggled to fit the huge sofa through the door.

sofa

NOUN

[/ˈsoʊfə/]

A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people

a family of three settles onto a long cushioned seat with a high back and armrests on both sides. The parents sit at opposite ends while their child curls up in the middle section between them. Everyone sinks comfortably into the soft upholstery as they prepare to watch something together. The wide seat easily accommodates all three people with room to stretch out. Other family members walk by carrying snacks and blankets for the evening.  a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, designed for two or more people to sit together
💡 Concept

a family of three settles onto a long cushioned seat with a high back and armrests on both sides. The parents sit at opposite ends while their child curls up in the middle section between them. Everyone sinks comfortably into the soft upholstery as they prepare to watch something together. The wide seat easily accommodates all three people with room to stretch out. Other family members walk by carrying snacks and blankets for the evening. a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, designed for two or more people to sit together

Sip your mocha and coca on the sofa!
🎵 Rhyme

Sip your mocha and coca on the sofa!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsoʊfə/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsəʊfə/

🌳Etymology

Rootsofa

🎵Rhyme

mochacoca
mocha
coca

🔗Collocations

sofa bed
comfortable sofa
leather sofa
sit on the sofa
sofa cushion
sectional sofa

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks the sofa is his personal throne.

We need to buy a new sofa for the living room.

😄 Fun example

The delivery men struggled to fit the huge sofa through the door.

She fell asleep on the sofa while reading a book.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

couchsetteedivanloveseat

Antonyms

chairstool

Related

cushionarmrestupholsteryfurnitureliving room

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