English · Daily Life
sofa
/ˈsoʊ.fə/
[/ˈsoʊ.fə/]
a couch
Beginnernoun
Definition
A long, comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people.
Example
They relaxed on the sofa and watched a movie together.
They relaxed on the sofa and watched a movie together.
Etymology
From Arabic 'suffa' (a long bench), via Turkish and French.
How & Where It’s Used
Also called a 'couch' in American English.