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sofa

noun so·fa \ˈsō-fə\

: a long and comfortable piece of furniture on which a person can sit or lie down

Full Definition of SOFA

: a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed

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Origin of SOFA

earlier, raised carpeted floor, from Italian sofà, from Turkish sofa, from Arabic ṣuffa carpet, divan

First Known Use: 1717

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Synonyms: chesterfield, davenport, divan, lounge, settee, couch, squab

SOFA Defined for Kids

sofa

noun so·fa \ˈsō-fə\

Definition of SOFA for Kids

: a long upholstered seat usually with a back and arms

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