sofa
noun/ˈsoʊfə/
Frequency rank: #5,332 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A long, upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people to sit on.
Example sentence
She fell asleep on the sofa while watching television.
Synonyms & related words
- couch
- settee
- loveseat
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