First Known Use: 14th century
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1couch
verb \ˈkau̇ch\
: to say or express (something) in a particular way
Full Definition of COUCH
transitive verb
1
: to lay (oneself) down for rest or sleep
2
: to embroider (a design) by laying down a thread and fastening it with small stitches at regular intervals
3
: to place or hold level and pointed forward ready for use
4
: to phrase or express in a specified manner <the comments were couched in strong terms>
intransitive verb
1
: to lie down or recline for sleep or rest
2
: to lie in ambush
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Origin of COUCH
Middle English, from Anglo-French cucher, from Latin collocare to set in place — more at collocate
2couch
noun
: a long piece of furniture on which a person can sit or lie down
: a piece of furniture for a patient to lie on at a doctor's office
Full Definition of COUCH
1
a : an article of furniture for sitting or reclining b : a couch on which a patient reclines when undergoing psychoanalysis
2
: the den of an animal (as an otter)
— on the couch
: receiving psychiatric treatment
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Origin of COUCH
Middle English couche bed, from Anglo-French kuche, from cucher
First Known Use: 14th century
COUCH Defined for Kids
couch
noun \ˈkau̇ch\
Definition of COUCH for Kids
: a long piece of furniture that a person can sit or lie on
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