Sofa

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊfə/

Definitions of sofa

noun a long upholstered seat typically with a back and arms, for two or more people to sit on

Example Sentences

A1 I have a comfortable sofa in my living room.

A2 She likes to relax on the sofa while watching TV.

B1 The sofa in the furniture store looks very stylish.

B2 We decided to buy a new sofa for our redesigned living room.

C1 The leather sofa in the office reception area exudes elegance.

C2 The designer sofa in the penthouse suite costs a fortune.

Examples of sofa in a Sentence

formal The elegant sofa in the living room perfectly complements the overall decor.

informal I love lounging on the sofa while watching TV.

slang Let's chill on the sofa and catch up on the latest gossip.

figurative She felt like a sofa, always supporting others but never getting the same in return.

Grammatical Forms of sofa

• past tense: sofaed
• plural: sofas
• comparative: more comfortable
• superlative: most comfortable
• present tense: sofas
• future tense: will sofa
• perfect tense: have sofaed
• continuous tense: is sofaing
• singular: sofa
• positive degree: comfortable
• infinitive: to sofa
• gerund: sofaing
• participle: sofaed

Origin and Evolution of sofa

First Known Use: 1717 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'sofa' originates from the Arabic word 'ṣuffa' which referred to a raised platform covered with carpets and cushions for seating.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sofa' evolved to refer to a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, typically designed for two or more people to sit on comfortably.