Cool MateMeaning of Sofa
A long seat with a back and arms, for several people to sit on.
In simple words: A comfortable seat for many people.
Sofa in a sentence
- She sank into the soft sofa after a long day.
- The sofa in the living room was bright red and very stylish.
- He offered me a seat on the sofa while we talked.
- They bought a new leather sofa for their lounge.
- The sofa was too large to fit through the door.
How to use Sofa
The term 'sofa' is widely used, but 'couch' is more common in informal contexts. 'Sofa' is typically used in furniture stores.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'so-fun' when relaxing on your sofa.
Related words
Collocations with Sofa
- comfortable sofa
- leather sofa
- sofa bed
- corner sofa
- red sofa
Synonyms for Sofa
- couch
- settee
- divan
- loveseat
- chesterfield
Common mistakes with Sofa
- Confused with 'settee', which can refer to a smaller or more formal type of sofa.
- Mispronouncing the second syllable as 'sofa' instead of 'so-fuh'.
Sofa appears in
Sofa in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أريكة
كرسي مريح يتسع للكثير من الناس.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সোফা
অনেকের বসার জন্য একটি আরামদায়ক আসন।
- GermanDeutsch
Sofa
Ein bequemer Sitz für viele Leute.
- SpanishEspañol
Sofá
Un asiento cómodo para varias personas.
- Persianفارسی
مبل
یک نشیمنگاه راحت برای چند نفر.
- FrenchFrançais
Canapé
Un siège confortable pour plusieurs personnes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सोफ़ा
कई लोगों के बैठने के लिए एक आरामदायक सीट।
- ItalianItaliano
Divano
Un posto comodo per tante persone.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sofá
Um assento confortável para muitas pessoas.
- RussianРусский
Диван
Удобное сиденье для нескольких человек.
- Urduاردو
صوفہ
بہت سے لوگوں کے بیٹھنے کے لیے ایک آرام دہ سیٹ۔
- Chinese中文
沙发
一种多人坐的长椅子，很舒服。
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a place where you can buy drinks and simple meals. Alcohol is not usually served in British or American cafes.
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a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
- DesignerA2
a person whose job is to decide how things such as clothes, furniture, tools, etc. will look or work by making drawings, plans or patterns
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Frequently asked questions about Sofa
What does Sofa mean?
A comfortable seat for many people.
What is the definition of Sofa?
A long seat with a back and arms, for several people to sit on.
How do you use Sofa in a sentence?
She sank into the soft sofa after a long day.
Can you give another example of Sofa?
The sofa in the living room was bright red and very stylish.
What are synonyms for Sofa?
Common alternatives include couch, settee, divan, loveseat, chesterfield.
What words go with Sofa?
It commonly pairs with comfortable sofa, leather sofa, sofa bed, corner sofa, red sofa.
What are common mistakes when using Sofa?
Confused with 'settee', which can refer to a smaller or more formal type of sofa. Mispronouncing the second syllable as 'sofa' instead of 'so-fuh'.
How do you pronounce Sofa?
US: //ˈsoʊ.fə//, UK: //ˈsəʊ.fə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sofa?
The term 'sofa' is widely used, but 'couch' is more common in informal contexts. 'Sofa' is typically used in furniture stores.